Lindenwood vs SE Missouri State Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Lindenwood Lions and the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks meet Thursday in college basketball action from Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau. Here’s a Lindenwood vs Southeast Missouri State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Lindenwood vs Southeast Missouri State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Lindenwood Lions Betting Preview

The Lions got off to a 2-4 start this year, losing to Texas Tech, Saint Louis, Alabama A&M and Indiana. An 8-1 run came next with wins over Kansas City, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Culver-Stockton, Western Illinois, Harris-Stowe State, Morehead State and Southern Indiana. Since then it’s been losses to SIU Edwardsville and Little Rock for a 10-7 record overall in 17 games.

In the Little Rock matchup last weekend, the Lions entered the second half with a six-point deficit. Lindenwood was outscored 45-43 the rest of the way, leading to a home loss 82-74 in the end. Anias Futrell led the team with 30 points, three assists and two rebounds. Jadis Jones put up 19 points with eight rebounds and a pair of assists over 37 minutes of work on the floor in the losing effort.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Preview

Over on the SEMO side, they limped to a 2-6 opening run over their first eight games. The only wins were over Webster and Cal Poly in that time. The Redhawks are 7-2 since then with wins over Saint Mary of the Woods College, Chattanooga, St. Xavier IL, Tennessee State, Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois and Southern Indiana. Across the first 17 games that gives the Redhawks a 9-8 record in the books.

Matched up against Morehead State last weekend, the Redhawks were in the locker room with a 38-30 edge. Southeast Missouri State was outscored 41-31 in the second half however, leading to a tough road loss 71-69. Brendan Terry was the leading team scorer on 13 points with five rebounds and two assists. Luke Almodovar added 11 points with two rebounds in 25 minutes as well.

Lindenwood Lions @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Trends: January 15, 2026

Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win

• Southeast Missouri State has won each of its last seven games against the Ohio Valley Conference at Show Me Center.
• Lindenwood (MO) has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.

Why the Lindenwood Lions will win

• Lindenwood (MO) has won five of its last six night games.

Lindenwood vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction

I’ll stay with the Redhawks. Southeast Missouri State needs to get over that tough loss to a middling Morehead State team, though. The Redhawks gave up 57.4 percent shooting from the field in that one with a 28-21 rebounding deficit and 42.1 percent shooting of their own. SEMO is still 7-2 in their last nine games though, and they’ve scored 68 or more points in all nine of those outings.

As for Lindenwood, they couldn’t quite hang with Little Rock in a home loss during their last game. The Lions gave up 53.2 percent shooting and had 16 turnovers alongside a 30-23 deficit in rebounds. Lindenwood is just 2-3 in their last five games with fewer than 66 points scored in two of those defeats.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks -6.5