The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (16-8, 8-3 OVC) will be at the Show Me Center to challenge the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-16, 3-8 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Redhawks were victorious over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, 71-66, while the Gamecocks lost a tough one against the UT Martin Skyhawks, 66-64.
The Redhawks had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6 (above their season average of 26.2) and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 (below their season average of 0.489). Jacksonville State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 31.6). Southeast Missouri State was led by Gabe McGlothan, who contributed 27 points and 16 rebounds. Jason Burnell had a good outing for Jacksonville State, recording 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The Gamecocks won the lone game between these two teams last year, 78-60. Jacksonville State’s rebounding was their biggest strength. The Gamecocks had 14 offensive rebounds and 39 total rebounds, while the Redhawks had seven and 26, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The ineffective offense of Southeast Missouri State will battle against the elite defense of Jacksonville State. The Redhawks currently rank 299th in offensive efficiency, while the Gamecocks are 25th in defensive efficiency. The Gamecocks figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeast Missouri State, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Jacksonville State averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- The Gamecocks rank 23rd in steals per game (8.2) while the Redhawks rank 143rd (5.9).
- Jacksonville State averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 151st in the NCAA. Southeast Missouri State ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- The Redhawks rank 98th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Gamecocks rank 264th (18.3).
- Jacksonville State ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 166th (2.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 8.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
