| MATCHUP | SE Missouri State Redhawks | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-7 | |
| Where | Liberty Arena (IN), Evansville, IN | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Preview
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks beat Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois, and they play Morhead State next. Southeast Missouri State has won 3 straight games.
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are averaging 83.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 79.2 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Luke Almodovar is averaging 13.8 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Braxton Stacker is averaging 13.2 points and 2 assists. BJ Ward is the third double-digit scorer and Marqueas Bell is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are shooting 28.7 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free throw line. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles lost to SIU Edwardsville and Lindenwood, and they play UT Martin next. Southern Indiana has lost 6 straight games.
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are averaging 76.5 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 81.5 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Ismail Habib is averaging 16.6 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Cardell Bailey is averaging 14.1 points and 6.2 rebounds. Trey Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and Kaden Brown is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 62.8 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win
- Southern Indiana has lost 13 of its last 14 games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Southeast Missouri State has won each of its last four night games against Southern Indiana.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Southern Indiana’s last six games against the Ohio Valley Conference Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Three of Southeast Missouri State’s last four road games against the Ohio Valley Conference have produced a total of 151+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern Indiana ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (62.8%).
- Southern Indiana ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.0).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.5).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (6.3).
SE Missouri State vs Southern Indiana Prediction
SE Missouri State is playing its best ball of the season with wins in 6 of its last 7 games and the defensive effort has been strong. Southern Indiana are a below average team on both sides of the ball, especially offensively, and it’s just 2-3 SU at home. Southern Indiana is going to have a hard time scoring the ball against SE Missouri State. SE Missouri State has two road wins this season and this should be a third. This feels like two teams heading in different directions. I’ll lay the points.