Show Me Center features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host SE Missouri State Redhawks and the visiting Murray State Racers in college hoops betting odds action on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Murray State Racers opened as -9.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Murray State Racers vs SE Missouri State Redhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 5-17 and 8-9-1 ATS SE Missouri State Redhawks will face the 11-11 Murray State Racers, who own a 9-9-1 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the SE Missouri State Redhawks are 5-13 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Murray State Racers are 6-13.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 291-ranked SE Missouri State Redhawks and the No. 78-rated Murray State Racers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits SE Missouri State's No. 229-ranked offense, averaging 66.86 PPG, against a Racers defense that ranks No. 70 at 67.64 PPG. The Redhawks field goal percentage has averaged 40.47% so far, less than the Racers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.49% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Racers got 22 points from Jeffery Moss, but it was Tennessee-Martin that prevailed in a 63-59 final on Saturday at Skyhawk Arena.
Isiah Jones scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Redhawks to a win (they lost 86-80 to Austin Peay at Show Me Center on Saturday).
Next Betting Matchups
Murray State home to Austin Peay, Saturday, February 6th
SE Missouri State at Eastern Illinois, Saturday, February 6th