| MATCHUP | SE Missouri State Redhawks | SIU-Edwardsville Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-10 | 16-9 |
| Spread | -1.5 105 | +1.5 -125 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 138.5 (-110) | Under 138.5 (-110) |
| Where | First Community Arena, Edwardsville, IL | |
| When | Thursday, February 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and the SIU Edwardsville Cougars meet Thursday in college basketball action from Vadalabene Center. Here’s a Southeast Missouri State vs SIU Edwardsville prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Southeast Missouri State vs SIU Edwardsville 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.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Preview
The Redhawks put up a pretty rough opening run, going just 2-6 over their first eight games with wins over Webster and Cal Poly. Southeast Missouri State would manage a 7-1 record in the next eight games though, falling to only Tennessee Tech. After three straight losses from there, the Redhawks beat TN-Martin, Little Rock, Western Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Morehead State and Southern Indiana in the next six.
On Saturday versus Southern Indiana the Redhawks were trailing on their home court 42-39 by the break. Southeast Missouri State woke up in the second half though, rattling off a 51-23 run on the way to a comeback blowout victory 90-65 in the end. Brendan Terry was tops on the team with 22 points and eight boards while Luke Almodovar had 21 points with four rebounds.
SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview
Over on the SIU Edwardsville side, they kicked off the year on a 7-5 run across their first dozen games, losing versus Indiana State, Wisconsin, Air Force, Western Michigan and Eastern Illinois in that time. SIU Edwardsville hit a 6-3 run after that, beating Western Illinois, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood, SEMO, Tennessee State and Tennessee Tech. After a loss to Morehead State came three more wins for a 16-9 overall record.
Matched up against Little Rock over the weekend, the Cougars were in good shape at the break with a 33-23 advantage. SIU Edwardsville kept the pace from there on a 38-38 run and took the win in the end 71-61 on the road. Tyler King topped the team with 19 points, five rebounds and two assists while Jack Campion had 16 points with nine rebounds and eight assists.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks @ SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Trends: February 12, 2026
Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win
- SIU Edwardsville has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win
- Southeast Missouri State has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Southeast Missouri State vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction
I’ll lean toward SIU Edwardsville. The Cougars handled a struggling Little Rock team pretty well in a road win over the weekend, hitting 45.5 percent from the field with 86.7 percent (13-of-15) from the line and a 34-24 edge on points in the paint. SIU Edwardsville has six victories in the last seven games now, with 68 or more points scored in four of those six.
These teams last met up on January 17 in a 68-55 road win for the Cougars. In that one SIU Edwardsville shot 47.1 percent from both the field and from 3-point range (8-of-17) alongside a 31-25 rebounding advantage and just seven turnovers. The Cougars gave up just 39.1 percent shooting on the other side. If SIUE can keep up that level of play they’ll be in great shape for the home rematch.