Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (13-16) vs Murray State Racers (27-2)
Game Info: Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm (Show Me Center)
Betting Odds: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks +11.5 -- Over/Under: 149.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Murray State Racers will travel to play the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks in an OVC game on Saturday.
The Murray State Racers are 27-2 (17-0) this season and have won 17 games in a row. Murray State is coming off of a win against Belmont by a score of 76-43. Murray State shot 56.4% from the field and was +18 in rebounding margin in the win. KJ Williams led the Racers with 30 points and 5 rebounds in the game. Murray State is averaging 79.6 points per game and is giving up 61.5 points per game against, while also averaging 39.1 rebounds per game and 15.4 assists per game. KJ Williams is averaging 18 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Tevin Brown is averaging 16.4 points per game and 3.1 assists per game for the Racers. Murray State is shooting 48.2% on field goals, 69.6% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers.
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are 13-16 (8-8) this season and have won two games in a row. Southeast Missouri State defeated UT Martin by a score of 76-69 in their last game. Southeast Missouri State shot 46.2% from the field and made 25 free throws in the game. Eric Reed Jr. led the Redhawks with 21 points and 5 rebounds in the win. Southeast Missouri State is averaging 75.8 points per game and is giving up 77.9 points per game against, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds per game and 13.8 assists per game. Eric Reed Jr. is averaging 16.3 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game, while Phillip Russell is averaging 14.4 points per game and 3.1 assists per game for the Redhawks. Southeast Missouri State is shooting 43.6% on field goals, 73.9% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers.
Murray State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The under is 4-0 in Murray State’s last 4 road games. Southeast Missouri State is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games. The under is 6-2 in Southeast Missouri State’s last 8 games. The home team is 5-1 ATS in these two teams last 6 head to head meetings.
Murray State looked absolutely dominant against Belmont in their last game. Southeast Missouri State is coming off of two good wins, but has not played very well on defense this season. Murray State is by far the best team in the OVC and I like them on the road.