It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-10, 1-2 OVC) welcome the Murray State Racers (12-2, 3-0 OVC) to the Show Me Center. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Murray State Racers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks ATS Prediction
In the Racers’ last game, they dismantled the UT Martin Skyhawks, 98-77. Murray State’s 9.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over UT Martin, who had a mark of 17.1. The Racers’ mark was better than their season average of 16.4. Ja Morant led the way for Murray State, contributing 26 points and 18 assists.
The Redhawks were blown out by the Austin Peay Governors in their last game, 78-60. Austin Peay’s 0.593 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Southeast Missouri State, who had a rate of 0.435. The Governors’ mark was above their season average of 0.539, while the Redhawks’ was below their season average of 0.520. With 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Skyler Hogan led Southeast Missouri State in scoring.
After the Racers won both meetings against the Redhawks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Murray State won 87-75. Murray State made 11 of their 23 three pointers (47.8 percent). Southeast Missouri State was, meanwhile, 5-22 (22.7 percent).
Southeast Missouri State might struggle to score as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Murray State currently ranks 35th in defensive efficiency, while the Redhawks rank 280th in offensive efficiency.
Murray State at Southeast Missouri State Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Murray State ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.6) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 158th (5.4).
The Racers average 19.4 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the country. The Redhawks rank 139th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
Murray State ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.7) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 134th (2.8).
The Racers average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Redhawks rank 169th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Murray State ranks 117th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 207th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
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The Racers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.4, down from 18.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
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