How to Watch Illinois vs. Morehead State: TV Channel, Time, Live Stream - NCAA Tournament First Round

The No. 14 Morehead State Eagles (26-8) will be aiming to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they take on the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini (26-8) on Thursday. This 3-14 matchup in the East Region bracket tips off at 3:10 PM ET.

The Fighting Illini take the court as double-digit favorites against the Eagles, by 11 points. This game has an over/under of 147.

Illinois vs. Morehead State Matchup Information

• Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
• Time: 3:10 PM ET
• TV: truTV
• Where: Omaha, Nebraska
• Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Illinois Top Performers

Morehead State Top Performers

Illinois vs. Morehead State Scoring Insights

• The 84.4 points per game the Fighting Illini average are 21.6 more points than the Eagles allow (62.8).
• When Illinois puts up more than 62.8 points, it is 23-8.
• Morehead State has a 23-5 record when allowing fewer than 84.4 points.
• The Eagles put up just 1.7 more points per game (75.5) than the Fighting Illini give up (73.8).
• Morehead State has put together a 15-1 record in games it scores more than 73.8 points.
• Illinois is 17-1 when it allows fewer than 75.5 points.

Illinois vs. Morehead State Betting Insights

• Illinois is 18-14-1 ATS this season.
• Morehead State is 19-11-0 ATS this season.
• In 24 of 33 games this season, Illinois and its opponents have gone over 147 points.
• Morehead State has combined with its opponent to score more than 147 points in 10 of 30 games this season.

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