The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (4-10, 0-1 OVC) and the Murray State Racers (8-5, 1-0 OVC) go head-to-head at CFSB Center. The Redhawks will try to put an end to a nine-game road losing streak. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Murray State Racers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Racers defeated the UT Martin Skyhawks, 89-76, while the Redhawks lost to the Austin Peay Governors, 78-63.
The Racers held the Skyhawks to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 34.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.518). Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (15.9 vs. 16.0). Murray State’s Anthony Smith had a good outing, putting up 17 points and 12 rebounds. Southeast Missouri State was lifted by DQ Nicholas, who finished with 11 points.
The Racers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Murray State won 103-67. The Racers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Redhawks. Murray State had a rate of 9.4, while Southeast Missouri State posted a mark of 20.1. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The prolific offense of Murray State (94th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 107.3) will square off against the mid-tier defense of Southeast Missouri State (290th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 104.2). The Racers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Redhawks, who rank 304th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), will go head-to-head against the Racers, who rank second in defensive rebounding percentage (80.5 percent).
Southeast Missouri State at Murray State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Murray State, ATS Winner – Murray State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Murray State ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 196th (37.1).
- The Racers rank 69th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Redhawks rank 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Murray State ranks 248th in three pointers attempted per game (17.8) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 251st (17.5).
- The Racers rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Redhawks rank 204th (14.9).
- Murray State ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 57th (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Racers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 23.0, up from 13.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 56.0 points per game (8.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
