The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (7-14, 2-6 OVC) will attempt to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Belmont Bruins (15-4, 6-2 OVC) at Curb Event Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Belmont Bruins ATS Prediction
In the Redhawks’ last contest, they topped the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 64-59. Southeast Missouri State’s 0.360 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Eastern Illinois, who had a rate of 0.034. The Redhawks’ mark was above their season average of 0.185, while the Panthers’ was below their season average of 0.213. With 24 points on 7-for-17 shooting, Ledarrius Brewer was the game’s leading scorer.
The Bruins beat the Austin Peay Governors in their last game, 96-92. The Bruins had a superb free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.193) and held the Governors to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.9 (below their season average of 32.7). Dylan Windler was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 12-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Bruins won the sole game against the Redhawks last season, 94-72, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. Belmont’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Southeast Missouri State. The Bruins had a rate of 0.717 while the Redhawks posted a mark of 0.483.
Belmont should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Belmont ranks 43rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Southeast Missouri State forces the 92nd-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent).
Southeast Missouri State at Belmont Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 246th in three pointers allowed per game (25.4).
The Bruins average 39.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. The Redhawks rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Belmont averages 19.5 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
The Bruins rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Redhawks rank 146th (2.7).
Belmont ranks 71st in steals per game (7.2) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 78th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 91.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.2 points per game (6.4 above their season average).
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