The Belmont Bruins (15-4, 6-2 OVC) welcome the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (7-14, 2-6 OVC) to Curb Event Center. The Redhawks will try to put an end to a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs. Belmont Bruins Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Bruins defeated the Austin Peay Governors 96-92, while the Redhawks beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 64-59.
The Redhawks knocked down 18 of their 24 free throws (75.0 percent), while the Panthers had a turnover percentage of 18.9 (above the 15.4 mark opponents have averaged against Southeast Missouri State this season). Belmont, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.193) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 25.3). For those same stats, Austin Peay put up marks of 0.130 and 22.9, respectively. Belmont’s Dylan Windler had a solid performance, contributing 33 points and 12 rebounds. Ledarrius Brewer was a key piece for Southeast Missouri State with 24 points and five assists.
The Bruins won the only contest between these two teams last year, 94-72. Belmont was lights out from beyond the arc (14-28; 50.0 percent). Southeast Missouri State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.254 vs. 0.133). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Belmont could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Belmont ranks 43rd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent), while Southeast Missouri State forces the 92nd-fewest turnovers (17.9 percent).
Southeast Missouri State vs. Belmont ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Under
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 rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Redhawks rank 146th (2.7).
- Belmont averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 71st in the NCAA. Southeast Missouri State ranks 78th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Bruins average 39.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the country. The Redhawks rank 218th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- Belmont averages 19.5 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NCAA. Southeast Missouri State ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
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).
