Southern Indiana vs Morehead State Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-11, 4-6 OVC) face the Morehead State Eagles (13-8, 8-2 OVC) in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup. Southern Indiana comes off a narrow 64-60 win over Eastern Illinois, while Morehead State looks to rebound after a 65-54 loss to SIU Edwardsville. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Southern Indiana's offense is led by guard Jayland Randall, who averages 14.5 points per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. The Screaming Eagles score 73.8 points per game on 44% shooting, relying on balanced scoring and effective ball movement with 11.6 assists per game. Forward Stephen Olowoniyi anchors the team with 6.5 rebounds per game, providing second-chance opportunities. However, the team has struggled to find consistency away from home, splitting the last five games with two key road losses.

Defensively, Southern Indiana allows 72.8 points per game and relies on forcing turnovers, averaging 7.1 steals per contest. The defense has been opportunistic with the steals, but a shot-blocking presence is limited, with just 2.9 blocks per game. Containing Morehead State’s interior attack will be a key challenge, especially given struggles to defend efficiently in transition.

Morehead State enters this game on a strong 8-2 conference record. Forward Kenny White Jr. leads the offense with 13.3 points per game and contributes across the board, including 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. The Eagles average 68.7 points per game on 43.2% shooting, emphasizing a disciplined, half-court style of play. Recent home performances highlight a knack for controlling the tempo and utilizing depth to wear opponents down.

Defensively, Morehead State excels, allowing just 68.1 points per game while maintaining strong rebounding margins, averaging 37.9 boards per contest. The ability to close out on shooters has been instrumental, limiting opponents to tough looks beyond the arc. Though they average only 5.6 steals, disciplined play in the paint has proven effective against conference foes.

Morehead State’s defensive edge and superior home form make them the clear favorites in this matchup. The Eagles should control the pace and dominate the boards, making it tough for Southern Indiana to gain rhythm. Final Score Prediction: Morehead State Eagles win 78-65.