The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (5-4) go head-to-head with the Southern Illinois Salukis (6-3) at the Show Me Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
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In the Salukis’ last matchup, they were topped by the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats, 71-59. Kentucky won the rebounding battle. The Wildcats had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (30 vs. 12) and total rebounds (48 vs. 19). Southern Illinois’ Kavion Pippen had a good performance, putting up 16 points and seven rebounds.
The Redhawks were beaten by the Saint Louis Billikens in their last matchup, 75-65. One of Saint Louis’ biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 33 free throw attempts, while Southeast Missouri State had just 10. Southeast Missouri State’s Ledarrius Brewer put together a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting.
Southern Illinois might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. Since last season, Southeast Missouri State ranks 33rd in defensive efficiency while the Salukis rank 223rd in offensive efficiency.
The Redhawks won the lone game against the Salukis last season, 75-69. The Redhawks had a much better free throw rate (0.380 vs. 0.127) and had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 17.7).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Southeast Missouri State ranks 15th in rebounds per game (34.2) while Southern Illinois ranks 287th (32.9).
The Redhawks rank 70th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Salukis rank 278th (18.4).
Southern Illinois ranks 54th in steals per game (7.3) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 123rd in steals allowed per game (5.2).
The Salukis average 3.6 blocks per game, which ranks 110th in the NCAA. The Redhawks rank 164th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Southern Illinois averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 104th in the country. Southeast Missouri State ranks 136th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
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