The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (7-15, 2-7 OVC) visit Gentry Center to take on the Tennessee State Tigers (6-15, 3-6 OVC). The Redhawks will attempt to put an end to a six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Tennessee State Tigers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers won a close one over the UT Martin Skyhawks, 68-67, while the Redhawks were blown out by the Belmont Bruins, 97-71.
Tennessee State played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.243) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 29.5). For those same stats, UT Martin had marks of 0.211 and 31.4, respectively. Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Donte Fitzpatrick-Dorsey put together a solid game for Tennessee State with 23 points and five rebounds. Southeast Missouri State received a boost from Ledarrius Brewer, who recorded 22 points and five rebounds.
The Redhawks won the lone game between these two teams last season, 77-65. Southeast Missouri State out-rebounded Tennessee State. The Redhawks had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. five), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 22) and total rebounds (39 vs. 27). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
It could be a sloppy game for the Southeast Missouri State offense. Southeast Missouri State ranks 263rd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Tennessee State forces the 70th-most turnovers in the nation (21.4 percent).
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Tennessee State Tigers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee State, ATS Winner – Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 225th (25.4).
- The Redhawks average 2.6 blocks per game, which ranks 148th in the nation. The Tigers rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- The Tigers rank 46th in steals per game (7.7) while the Redhawks rank 164th (5.7).
- Tennessee State averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 203rd in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 217th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 6.4 for the season.
