2024 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament: Should Betting Odds Favor Morehead State?

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Written By Eli Hershkovich | Last Updated March 6, 2024

The 2024 Ohio Valley Conference men’s basketball tournament tips off on Wednesday. This postseason event includes 11 programs, and the winner will participate in March Madness odds. Let’s break down the most notable information for Ohio Valley Conference tournament odds. Remember that Morehead State — priced near +115 as of this publishing — won’t play until Thursday.

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2024 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Odds

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OVC betting tips

While the Eagles are favored to win the league tournament at , they possess the No. 3 seed. That is because of a three-game skid in February, losing the tiebreaker to Little Rock and UT Martin. For reference, they all finished 14-4 in OVC play.

The Trojans own the league’s top-rated defense. Much of that is credited to the midseason addition of Arkansas transfer Makhel Mitchell.

The 6-foot-10 Mitchell has accrued a stout 10.8% block rate. He delivered a 12-point, seven-rebound showing in Little Rock’s lone meeting with Morehead State on Feb. 15, resulting in a single-digit victory for Darrell Walker’s bunch. That win is woven into the Trojans’ nine-game winning streak entering the OVC tournament.

But that night, the Eagles were without two-guard Jordan Lathon, one of their best perimeter shooters. Considering Morehead State’s top-55 scoring rate from downtown, Lathon’s presence is vital for Morehead State’s success. The Eagles found their rhythm to end the regular season, winning all three games by double figures. Ultimately, their price point appears correct, yet I certainly wouldn’t talk bettors out of backing red-hot Little Rock.

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Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Path

Unlike Atlantic Sun tournament odds, there is no reseeding once the semifinals roll along. Meanwhile, Little Rock, UT Martin, Morehead State, and Western Illinois all receive a first-round bye. Sift through the official bracket below.

Ohio valley conference Tournament Schedule

First Round: Wednesday, March 6
Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 7
Semifinals: Friday, March 8
Championship, Saturday, March 9

How To Watch OVC tournament

The first two rounds are available on the ESPN+ streaming platform. On Friday, ESPNU will provide coverage of the semifinals for Ohio Valley Conference tournament odds. ESPN2 will then broadcast the title game on March 9.

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