The Eastern Illinois Panthers (14-12, 7-6 OVC) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-18, 3-10 OVC) to Lantz Arena. The Redhawks can snap an eight-game road losing streak. Action begins at 4:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Panthers beat the SIUE Cougars, 79-65, while the Redhawks lost to the UT Martin Skyhawks, 81-72.
The Panthers forced 17 turnovers and held the Cougars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.452 (below the 0.522 mark opponents have averaged against Eastern Illinois this season). Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, forced UT Martin into a turnover percentage of 26.1 (above their season average of 16.0). JaQualis Matlock had a good outing for Eastern Illinois, putting up six points and 11 rebounds. Southeast Missouri State was lifted by Gabe McGlothan, who contributed 21 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ledarrius Brewer led the Redhawks to a 64-59 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 24 points. Southeast Missouri State’s 0.360 free throw rate was their largest strength over Eastern Illinois, who had a rate of 0.034.
Southeast Missouri State at Eastern Illinois Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Illinois averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 229th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- The Panthers average 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 135th in the country. The Redhawks rank 189th in assists allowed per game (14.2).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 145th in steals per game (6.1) while Eastern Illinois ranks 151st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- The Panthers rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Redhawks rank 239th in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- Eastern Illinois averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 4.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (4.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
