The Tennessee State Tigers will try to cover the point spread at Gentry Complex on Thursday when they get a visit from the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Tennessee State Tigers in this one found them listed as -12.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Redhawks was expected to move the line.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tennessee State Tigers bring a 9-5 record (5-6 ATS) to this tilt against the 6-10 Redhawks, who are 6-6 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Tennessee State go 4-7 so far and the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks go 5-7.
The Tigers - Redhawks odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tennessee State is rated No. 167 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Southeast Missouri State is at No. 218.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Tennessee State's No. 193-ranked scoring average of 71.71 PPG, against a Southeast Missouri State Redhawks defense rated No. 191 and allowing 73.75 PPG. The Tennessee State Tigers FG% has averaged 43.85% to date this season, less than the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks shooters have managed so far (43.92% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Redhawks blew out Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 81-48 win at Show Me Center.
Wayne Martin scored 20 points and chipped in with 20 rebounds for a double-double, but his team still lost 76-73 against Kennesaw State in college basketball action at Gentry Complex.
- Southeast Missouri State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- Southeast Missouri State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Southeast Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Southeast Missouri State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee State
- Tennessee State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Tennessee State is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games at home
- Tennessee State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Southeast Missouri State
- Tennessee State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Southeast Missouri State
Next Betting Matchups
Southeast Missouri State at Belmont, Saturday, January 7th
Tennessee State at Tennessee-Martin, Saturday, January 7th
