The Abilene Christian Wildcats (9-2) head to Show Me Center to square off against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (5-7). The Wildcats will try to extend their seven-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Odds
In their last game, the Redhawks fell to the Saint Louis Billikens, 75-65, while the Wildcats won big over the Arlington Baptist Patriots, 107-54.
Abilene Christian played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0 and a turnover percentage of 12.8. For those same stats, Arlington Baptist had marks of 20.6 and 27.9, respectively. Southeast Missouri State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.519). Southeast Missouri State was led by Ledarrius Brewer, who had 18 points and seven rebounds. Jaren Lewis played a pivotal role for Abilene Christian with 18 points.
The Wildcats’ Lewis has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Brewer has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Redhawks.
Southeast Missouri State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Abilene Christian currently ranks 79th in defensive efficiency, while the Redhawks rank 278th in offensive efficiency.
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Abilene Christian ranks second in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 221st (25.9).
- The Wildcats rank 14th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Redhawks rank 150th (14.0).
- Abilene Christian ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (1.9) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 123rd (3.9).
- The Wildcats rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while the Redhawks rank 198th (37.3).
- Abilene Christian ranks 18th in steals per game (8.7) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 156th (5.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.6, up from 13.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
