Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at SIUE Cougars ATS Prediction 01/03/19

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The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (5-8) will be at the Sam M. Vadalabene Center to challenge the SIUE Cougars (4-8) in an OVC matchup. Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. SIUE Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Cougars fell to the Pacific Tigers, 74-65, while the Redhawks were defeated by the Saint Louis Billikens, 75-65.

Southeast Missouri State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.491 vs. 0.519) while SIUE had a much better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 26.4). SIUE rallied around Brandon Jackson, who contributed 12 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Ledarrius Brewer was a key piece for Southeast Missouri State with 18 points and seven rebounds.

The Redhawks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent matchup, Southeast Missouri State won 79-74. Southeast Missouri State made good use of their 35 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 28 of them (80.0 percent). SIUE, meanwhile, was 17-23 (73.9 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Brewer has been playing at a high level as of late for Southeast Missouri State, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. SIUE Cougars Pick

Pick: SU Winner – SIUE, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Southeast Missouri State ranks 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while SIUE ranks 157th (21.7).
  • The Redhawks average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 146th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
  • Southeast Missouri State averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 116th in the country. SIUE ranks 152nd in assists allowed per game (13.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.4 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 5.6 for the season.