College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Redhawks of Southeast Missouri State hit the hard court against the Panthers of Eastern Illinois.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Eastern Illinois Panthers in this one found them listed as -3.5-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 Eastern Illinois Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 7-11 and 5-11 ATS Eastern Illinois Panthers will face the 9-11 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, who own a 9-7 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Eastern Illinois Panthers are 7-9 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are 11-5.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 270-rated Eastern Illinois Panthers and the No. 261-ranked Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Southeast Missouri State is ranked No. 235 in NCAA basketball at 32.8 per game. Contrast that with Eastern Illinois's No. 150 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Eastern Illinois is the No. 187-ranked team in the country at 6.94 per game, while Southeast Missouri State rates No. 57 at 8.95 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Redhawks used a 36-point performance from Denzel Mahoney to help Southeast Missouri State smack Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 86-74 on Thursday at Vadalabene Center.
The Panthers blew out Tennessee-Martin on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 80-60 win at Lantz Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Southeast Missouri State at Tennessee Tech, Thursday, January 25th
Eastern Illinois at Belmont, Thursday, January 25th