The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-11, 1-3 OVC) will be at Ellis T Johnson Arena to go head-to-head with the Morehead State Eagles (5-12, 1-3 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action begins at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Morehead State Eagles Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Eagles defeated the Tennessee State Tigers, 74-61, while the Redhawks were blown out by the Murray State Racers, 85-67.
Morehead State played a nearly perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.440 (above their season average of 0.208) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.478). Tennessee State was 0.079 and 0.444, respectively, for those same stats. Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (12-15; 80.0 percent). Lamontray Harris had a solid outing for Morehead State with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, was lifted by Ledarrius Brewer, who finished with 13 points.
The Redhawks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Southeast Missouri State won 78-62. Southeast Missouri State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.613 vs. 0.461). Morehead State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.294 vs. 0.245). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Morehead State Eagles Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 50th in three pointers attempted per game (26.1) while Morehead State ranks 183rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- The Redhawks average 2.7 blocks per game, which ranks 134th in the nation. The Eagles rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- The Redhawks average 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the nation. The Eagles rank 221st in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 130th in assists per game (13.5) while Morehead State ranks 166th in assists allowed per game (14.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
- The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 2.4 for the season.
