It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (8-16, 3-8 OVC) welcome the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (16-8, 8-3 OVC) to the Show Me Center. The game gets underway at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Free Prediction
The last time the Gamecocks played, they were beaten by the UT Martin Skyhawks, 66-64. Making free throws was one of UT Martin’s largest strengths. They were 9-10 (90.0 percent), while the Gamecocks were just 6-10 (60.0 percent). Jacksonville State’s Jason Burnell played well, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The Redhawks defeated the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in their last contest, 71-66. Southeast Missouri State’s 30.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Tennessee Tech, who had a mark of 24.2. The Redhawks’ mark was above their season average of 26.2. Gabe McGlothan was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field.
Southeast Missouri State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Jacksonville State currently ranks 25th in defensive efficiency, while the Redhawks rank 299th in offensive efficiency.
After the Gamecocks won the only game against the Redhawks last season, 78-60, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Gamecocks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.4 vs. 21.9) and had a better turnover percentage (18.7 vs. 22.9).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Jacksonville State averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 228th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
The Redhawks rank 98th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Gamecocks rank 264th (18.3).
Jacksonville State ranks 37th in blocks per game (4.4) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 166th (2.5).
The Gamecocks rank 23rd in steals per game (8.2) while the Redhawks rank 143rd (5.9).
Jacksonville State ranks 151st in assists per game (13.4) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.0).
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The Gamecocks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (2.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average).
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