The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (10-20, 5-12 OVC) welcome the Belmont Bruins (24-4, 15-2 OVC) to Show Me Center as the regular season comes to a close. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Belmont Bruins vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Redhawks beat the Tennessee State Tigers 89-74, while the Bruins easily got past the UT Martin Skyhawks 112-67.
Belmont dominated every facet of the game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 6.1 (better than their season average of 14.4) and a free throw rate of 0.125 (matching their season average). UT Martin had marks of 11.5 and 0.077, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Southeast Missouri State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Tennessee State. The Redhawks had a rate of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.188), while the Tigers posted a mark of 0.242. Jonathan Dalton was a key piece for Southeast Missouri State with 13 points and five assists. Dylan Windler, meanwhile had a good game for Belmont, putting up 32 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Windler led the Bruins to a 97-71 victory. He recorded a double-double with 23 points and 16 rebounds. Belmont was successful at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Bruins made 32 of their 34 free throws (94.1 percent), while the Redhawks were just 4-6 (66.7 percent).
Second-chance points might be hard to come by for Southeast Missouri State in this showdown. The Redhawks are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 266th in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.0 percent. Meanwhile, Belmont ranks 16th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.4 percent. Moreover, the fourth-ranked offense of the Bruins (offensive efficiency of 118.3) will try to take advantage of the 287th-ranked defense of the Redhawks (defensive efficiency of 107.7).
Belmont Bruins at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Belmont ranks 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.8) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 235th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
- The Bruins rank 66th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Redhawks rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Belmont averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. Southeast Missouri State ranks 92nd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Bruins average 20.1 assists per game, which ranks first in the country. The Redhawks rank 206th in assists allowed per game (14.6).
- Belmont ranks 25th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 225th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 29.4, up from 14.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Redhawks have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (5.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 84.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
