The SIU Edwardsville Cougars will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Thursday when they play host to the SE Missouri State Redhawks at Vadalabene Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The SE Missouri State Redhawks opened as 9.5-point underdogs 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).
SE Missouri State Redhawks vs SIU Edwardsville Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars bring a 4-16 record (11-7 ATS) to this tilt against the 4-16 Redhawks, who are 7-9 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed SIU Edwardsville go 9-9 so far and the SE Missouri State Redhawks go 4-12.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 216-rated SIU Edwardsville Cougars and the No. 324-ranked SE Missouri State Redhawks, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features SIU Edwardsville's No. 222-ranked scoring average of 67.3 PPG, against a SE Missouri State Redhawks defense rated No. 229 and allowing 78.65 PPG. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars FG% has averaged 39.39% to date this season, less than the SE Missouri State Redhawks shooters have managed so far (40.59% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tennessee-Martin was victimized for 20 points and 20 rebounds by Antonius Cleveland as the Redhawks bested the Skyhawks 68-60 in college basketball action on Sunday.
The Cougars endured a 70-54 loss at the hands of the Racers on Saturday, despite a 8-point effort from Carlos Anderson at CFSB Center.
Next Betting Matchups
SE Missouri State home to Austin Peay, Saturday, January 30th
SIU Edwardsville at Eastern Illinois, Saturday, January 30th