E. KENTUCKY AT JACKSONVILLE ST. -4-
The streach run has started in the OVC. The top 4 teams host a first round game in the OVC tournament. Jacksonville St. is presently sitting in the no. 4 position with E. Kentucky 1 game behind in the no. 5 spot. Both teams should come to play. Jacksonville St. lost earlyer this year at E. Kentucky 86-78. I look for Jacksonville State to get their revenge tonight. Don't look for them to get a big lead and then coast into the win like they did against Morehead. This will be a much closer game than that but I look for Jacksonville St. to come away with the cover.
JACKSONVILLE ST. -4-
MURRAY ST. AT TENN. ST. +3
Murray St. is firmly entrenched in the top spot of the OVC with a 3 game lead. Tenn. St. is currently in a log jam at the no. 5 slot. Tenn. St. has been playing very well at home this year. Murray doesn't have as much to play for as Tenn. St. does but knowing Murray as I do I believe coach Cronin will have this team very focased and start with this game getting them ready for tournament play. I'm taking the better team in what should be a very good game laying the small no.
MURRAY ST. -3
Both of these lines are starting to move. If they are only a half point off I would buy them back to these numbers.