The Abilene Christian Wildcats (2-5) will be at home in Moody Coliseum when they meet the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (3-4). Action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Abilene Christian Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last game, the Wildcats got blown out by the SMU Mustangs, 70-51, while the Redhawks beat the Denver Pioneers, 66-51.
Southeast Missouri State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Denver. The Redhawks had a rate of 0.610 (above their season average of 0.468), while the Pioneers posted a mark of 0.394 (below their season average of 0.458). Abilene Christian, on the other hand, forced SMU into a turnover percentage of 22.5 (above their season average of 16.2). Joe Pleasant led the way for Abilene Christian, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Quatarrius Wilson played a key role for Southeast Missouri State with 10 points and 11 rebounds.
The Wildcats won the lone game between these two teams last season, 70-68. One of Abilene Christian’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Southeast Missouri State had just 13.
Abilene Christian figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Since the 2018-19 season, the Wildcats rank 73rd in offensive efficiency, while the Redhawks rank 303rd in defensive efficiency. It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Redhawks, which ranks 284th in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent). They’ll be going up against the top-notch defense of the Wildcats, which has forced the sixth-most turnovers in the NCAA (25.0 percent).
Southeast Missouri State at Abilene Christian Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southeast Missouri State, ATS Winner – Southeast Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Abilene Christian ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.3) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 276th (24.7).
- The Wildcats rank 14th in steals per game (8.8) while the Redhawks rank 184th (6.1).
- Abilene Christian ranks 216th in blocks per game (2.6) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 244th (2.3).
- The Wildcats rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Redhawks rank 279th (14.9).
- Abilene Christian ranks 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Southeast Missouri State ranks 244th (36.5).
