The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars host Southeast Missouri State on Thursday, looking to build on their 5-20 mark against the 11-15 Redhawks in college basketball betting action at Vadalabene Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in this one, their betting line was listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 5-20 and 8-13 ATS Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars will face the 11-15 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, who own a 12-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars are 7-13-1 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are 10-12.
This game puts the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars, most recently No. 269 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, who rate No. 144 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Southeast Missouri State is ranked No. 258 in NCAA basketball at 30.38 per game. Contrast that with Southern Illinois-Edwardsville's No. 157 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville is the No. 258-ranked team in the country at 4.56 per game, while Southeast Missouri State rates No. 110 at 7.81 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Redhawks got 22 points from Tahj Eaddy, but it was Morehead State that prevailed in a 89-81 final on Saturday at Show Me Center.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville suffered a 72-61 loss against Jacksonville State on Saturday, getting 21 points from Burak Eslik in a losing effort at Vadalabene Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Southeast Missouri State at Eastern Illinois, Saturday, February 11th
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Tennessee-Martin, Saturday, February 11th