The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (8-10, 1-4 OVC) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (6-12, 1-4 OVC) to McBrayer Arena as they try to extend their five-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Prediction
The last time the Redhawks played, they were beaten by the Morehead State Eagles, 73-69. Morehead State’s 0.264 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Southeast Missouri State, who had a rate of 0.079. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.219, while the Redhawks’ was below their season average of 0.170. Isaiah Gable was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Colonels easily got past the UT Martin Skyhawks in their last contest, 97-73. Eastern Kentucky’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over UT Martin. The Colonels had a rate of 13.8 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Skyhawks posted a mark of 24.5 (above their season average of 15.8). With 13 points and six rebounds, Nick Mayo had a solid performance for Eastern Kentucky.
After the Colonels won both matchups against the Redhawks last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Eastern Kentucky won 91-88. The Colonels had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 19.0) and had a much better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.175).
This contest should be a showdown of opposite styles. Eastern Kentucky has preferred an up-and-down style of play (second in possessions per game), while Southeast Missouri State has been more half-court-oriented (154th in possessions per game). Ball security could be troublesome for the Redhawks. They rank 288th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.0 percent), while the Colonels force the 19th-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.9 percent).
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Kentucky averages 29.3 three pointers per game, which ranks seventh in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
The Colonels rank second in steals per game (11.3) while the Redhawks rank 167th (5.5).
Southeast Missouri State ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 272nd in rebounds allowed per game (41.2).
The Colonels rank 37th in assists per game (16.1) while the Redhawks rank 168th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
Eastern Kentucky blocks 3.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 85th in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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The Redhawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 2.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 86.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 90.8 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
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