The Saint Louis Billikens and Southeast Missouri State Redhawks begin the new season at Chaifetz Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 144 points with Saint Louis set as a 19-point favorite.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Saint Louis Billikens Betting Prediction
Saint Louis was unable make the tournament following a 17-16 regular season campaign last season. Southeast Missouri State also was unable make the tournament following a 14-17 regular season.
The Billikens won the lone contest against the Redhawks last season, 78-48. The Billikens had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.621 vs. 0.368) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.3 vs. 29.7).
Last season, the Redhawks were 14-17 straight up (SU) and 15-13 against the spread (ATS). A little over half of Southeast Missouri State’s games finished under the O/U total.
The Billikens, on the other hand, owned records of 17-16 SU and 19-11 ATS last season. In accordance with Southeast Missouri State, games involving Saint Louis had a tendency to finish under the projected point total (56.7 percent).
Saint Louis should have an advantage on the offensive glass in this showdown. Last season, the Billikens ranked 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Southeast Missouri State ranked 222nd in defensive rebounding percentage (70.7 percent).
Southeast Missouri State at Saint Louis Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Saint Louis ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 262nd (1.7).
The Redhawks rank 86th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while the Billikens rank 294th (17.4).
Saint Louis ranks 125th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 289th (32.4).
The Redhawks rank 153rd in assists per game (13.6) while the Billikens rank 257th (11.9).
Southeast Missouri State ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Saint Louis ranks 86th (5.7).
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