The Murray State Racers (12-5, 5-0 OVC) visit Show Me Center to meet the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (4-14, 0-5 OVC). The Racers have won six consecutive games, while the Redhawks have lost their last five games. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Murray State Racers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Redhawks lost big to the Austin Peay Governors, 84-59, while the Racers dismantled the UT Martin Skyhawks, 84-62.
Murray State played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 32.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.548 (above their season average of 0.537). For those same stats, UT Martin was 12.8 and 0.384, respectively. Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (16.6 vs. 17.4). DQ Nicholas was a key piece for Southeast Missouri State with 16 points. Murray State was led by KJ Williams, who had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Williams led the Racers to an 81-59 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 18 points. Murray State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Southeast Missouri State. The Racers had a rate of 0.245, while the Redhawks posted a mark of 0.153.
Southeast Missouri State might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Murray State currently ranks 48th in defensive efficiency, while the Redhawks rank 319th in offensive efficiency.
Murray State Racers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Murray State, ATS Winner – Murray State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Murray State ranks 43rd in rebounds per game (39.4) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 250th (32.5).
- The Racers rank 242nd in three pointers attempted per game (18.0) while the Redhawks rank 248th (17.8).
- The Racers rank 47th in assists per game (15.2) while the Redhawks rank 247th (10.1).
- Murray State allows the 30th-fewest steals per game (5.2) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 44th (5.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Racers have scored an average of 81.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.8, up from 9.9 for the season.
