Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils ATS Prediction

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The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (4-4) will travel to Harrison Complex to square off with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (2-7). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Delta Devils were blown out by the California Baptist Lancers, 107-71, while the Redhawks fell to the Western Illinois Leathernecks, 70-63.

Southeast Missouri State had a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 18.7) while Mississippi Valley State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (26-34; 76.5 percent). Mississippi Valley State received a boost from Tereke Eckwood, who recorded 13 points. Meanwhile, Sage Tolbert was a key piece for Southeast Missouri State with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

This game should be a showdown of conflicting styles. Since last season, Mississippi Valley State has preferred to play up-tempo (100th in possessions per game), while Southeast Missouri State has been more half-court-oriented (217th in possessions per game).

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Mississippi Valley State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Southeast Missouri State ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 300th (17.7).
  • The Redhawks rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Delta Devils rank 137th (6.0).
  • Southeast Missouri State ranks 200th in blocks allowed per game (3.8) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 248th (5.0).
  • The Redhawks rank 142nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while the Delta Devils rank 316th (40.2).
  • Southeast Missouri State averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 154th in the country. Mississippi Valley State ranks 308th in assists allowed per game (16.4).