The Tennessee State Tigers (10-6, 2-1 OVC) will be at the Show Me Center to challenge the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (4-12, 0-3 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Tennessee State Tigers vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Redhawks lost big to the Belmont Bruins, 89-64, while the Tigers were beaten by the UT Martin Skyhawks, 87-74.
Tennessee State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 33.3) while Southeast Missouri State did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (14-16; 87.5 percent). Southeast Missouri State rallied around Oscar Kao, who had 15 points and five rebounds. Carlos Marshall Jr., meanwhile played a pivotal role for Tennessee State with 25 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Redhawks won the most recent matchup 89-74. Southeast Missouri State did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (27-35; 77.1 percent). Tennessee State, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.2 vs. 11.5). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Tennessee State could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 17th in effective field goal percentage (0.554), while Southeast Missouri State ranks 335th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.544).
Tennessee State Tigers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeast Missouri State, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Tennessee State ranks 61st in assists per game (14.9) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 251st (9.6).
- The Tigers rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Redhawks rank 79th (3.2).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Tennessee State ranks 90th (6.3).
- The Tigers rank 83rd in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Redhawks rank 242nd (32.7).
- Tennessee State ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 250th (17.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.2, up from 9.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
