Illinois vs. Morehead State Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2024 NCAA Tournament
David Berding/Getty Images. Pictured: Dain Dainja and Terrence Shannon Jr.
Illinois vs. Morehead State Odds
| Morehead St Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -110 | 148.5 -105o / -115u | +590 |
| Illinois Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -110 | 148.5 -105o / -115u | -900 |
The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Illinois will take on Morehead State in Round 1 of the East region. Here's everything you need to know about Illinois vs. Morehead State odds, spread and more.
Illinois opened as a 13.5-point favorite over Morehead State in the first round off the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 148.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how 3-seeded Illinois and 14-seeded Morehead State matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.
Statistical Matchup
| Illinois | Morehead St. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | Rank | Rank | DEF |
| Effective FG% | 48 | 9 | Effective FG% |
| Turnover % | 62 | 285 | Turnover % |
| Rebound Rate | 17 | 68 | Rebound Rate |
| Free Throw Rate | 58 | 185 | Free Throw Rate |
| Tempo | 56 | 335 | Tempo |
| DEF | Rank | Rank | OFF |
| Effective FG% | 55 | 35 | Effective FG% |
| Turnover % | 360 | 278 | Turnover % |
| Rebound Rate | 59 | 84 | Rebound Rate |
| Free Throw Rate | 41 | 229 | Free Throw Rate |
Illinois vs. Morehead State Analysis
Styles clash in this opening-round battle.
Illinois has become a force in transition this year, riding the speed and downhill playmaking of Terrence Shannon to become one of the country’s best offenses.
The underdog Eagles will slow this game to a crawl, though — a common trend for them in the OVC, one of the country’s fastest leagues. Their “zig while the others zag” style has been a boon, with young coaching star Preston Spradlin serving as a constant winner over the past few seasons.
Containing Marcus Domask in the mid-post is another vital component for competing against Illinois. Morehead has a couple of bigger wings and guards who can battle him there; the Illini cannot simply pick on a tiny guard in mismatches.
Similar to Illinois’ near-loss against Chattanooga two years ago in a 5/12 matchup, this should turn into a slog. Morehead State has the size and athleticism to compete for 40 minutes.
Pick: Morehead State +13.5
–Jim Root
For more coverage of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
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