The Murray State Racers will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Panthers in Eastern Illinois at Lantz Arena on Thursday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Eastern Illinois Panthers in this one found them listed as 3-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Racers was expected to move the line.
Murray State Racers vs Eastern Illinois Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Eastern Illinois Panthers sport a record of 12-16 and 11-15 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Murray State Racers have 15-12 and 11-12-1 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 15-11 for the Eastern Illinois Panthers and 10-14 for the Murray State Racers.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Eastern Illinois Panthers rated this week at No. 141 and the Murray State Racers sitting at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Eastern Illinois's No. 171-ranked scoring average of 71.36 PPG, against a Murray State Racers defense rated No. 62 and allowing 67.26 PPG. The Eastern Illinois Panthers FG% has averaged 43.67% to date this season, less than the Murray State Racers shooters have managed so far (45.01% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Racers grabbed a 76-60 win over the Governors on Saturday, behind a 22-point effort from Jeffery Moss at Winfield Dunn Center.
The Panthers got 19 points from Demetrius McReynolds as Eastern Illinois ran past SE Missouri State 71-68 on Saturday at Show Me Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Murray State home to Tennessee-Martin, Saturday, February 27th