The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-14, 1-6 OVC) look to snap their five-game losing streak when they take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (12-8, 5-2 OVC) at Show Me Center. The game starts at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Prediction
In the Panthers’ last contest, they beat the UT Martin Skyhawks, 66-64. The Panthers held the Skyhawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.417 (below their season average of 0.498) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.6 (above their season average of 28.6). With 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Josiah Wallace was the game’s high scorer.
The Redhawks lost a close one to the SIUE Cougars in their last outing, 87-86. SIUE out-rebounded Southeast Missouri State. The Cougars had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. eight) and total rebounds (58 vs. 51). With 18 points and 16 rebounds, Southeast Missouri State’s Gabe McGlothan put together a solid performance.
Points at the line might be rare for Southeast Missouri State in this matchup. The Redhawks currently rank 312th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.185, while Eastern Illinois ranks 98th in FTA rate allowed (0.209).
After the Redhawks won both games against the Panthers last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Southeast Missouri State won 80-73. The Redhawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (20.0 vs. 12.9) and had a better turnover percentage (11.9 vs. 16.2).
Eastern Illinois Panthers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Illinois, ATS Winner – Eastern Illinois, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southeast Missouri State averages 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 98th in the country. Eastern Illinois ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Redhawks average 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 77th in the country. The Panthers rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
Southeast Missouri State averages 13.2 assists per game, which ranks 155th in the NCAA. Eastern Illinois ranks 221st in assists allowed per game (15.4).
The Panthers rank 93rd in blocks per game (3.5) while the Redhawks rank 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (7.0 above their season average).
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