Murray State Racers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Prediction 01/12/19

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The Murray State Racers (12-2, 3-0 OVC) will be at the Show Me Center to clash with the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-10, 1-2 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Murray State Racers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Redhawks lost big to the Austin Peay Governors, 78-60, while the Racers had no trouble getting past the UT Martin Skyhawks, 98-77.

The Racers had a solid turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 16.4) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.630 (above their season average of 0.566). Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.435 (above their season average of 0.154). Skyler Hogan fueled Southeast Missouri State with 16 points. Ja Morant, meanwhile led the way for Murray State, finishing with 26 points and 18 assists.

The Racers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Murray State won 87-75. Murray State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.612 vs. 0.449). Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.6 vs. 18.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

The inefficient offense of Southeast Missouri State (280th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 99.7) will face off against the elite defense of Murray State (35th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 92.4). The Racers figure to have the edge on that end of the court.

Murray State Racers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Southeast Missouri State, ATS Winner – Murray State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Murray State ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.6) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 158th (5.4).
  • The Racers rank 77th in rebounds per game (37.8) while the Redhawks rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
  • Murray State averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 117th in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 207th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
  • The Racers average 19.4 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Redhawks rank 139th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • Murray State ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.7) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 134th (2.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Racers have scored an average of 96.6 points per game (12.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.2 points per game (15.3 above their season average).
  • The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 1.4 for the season.