| MATCHUP | SE Missouri State Redhawks | Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-7 | 5-6 |
| Where | Hooper Eblen Center, Cookeville, TN | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:05 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Hooper Eblen Center. Here’s a SE Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Prediction. This article will include a SE Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Pick.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Preview
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks lost to Lipscomb, beat Chattanooga, and they play Tennessee State next. Southeast Missouri State has won 3 straight games.
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are averaging 86.1 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 85.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Braxton Stacker is averaging 14.1 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Luke Almodovar is averaging 13.5 points and 0.7 assists. BJ Ward is the third double-digit scorer and Marqueas Bell is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are shooting 26.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost to Lipscomb, beat West Georgia, and they play UT Martin next. Tennessee Tech has split its last 10 games.
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are averaging 80.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 78 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Dani Pounds is averaging 12.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Mekhi Cameron is averaging 11.5 points and 1.4 assists. Brandon Muntu is the third double-digit scorer and JaJuan Nicholls is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
- Southeast Missouri State has lost seven of its last eight games at Hooper Eblen Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee Tech has won four of its last five night games against Southeast Missouri State at Hooper Eblen Center.
- Southeast Missouri State has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win
- Southeast Missouri State has won seven of its last eight night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Tennessee Tech has lost four of its last five night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Tennessee Tech has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games against the Ohio Valley Conference at Hooper Eblen Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee Tech’s last 18 games against the Ohio Valley Conference Conference at Hooper Eblen Center have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
- Each of Southeast Missouri State’s last 13 road night games against the Ohio Valley Conference have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.9).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.1).
SE Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Prediction
Southeast Missouri State hasn’t played much defense up to this point and lost its one winnable game this season against Lipscomb. Southeast Missouri State is also 3-5 ATS on the season. Tennessee Tech is 3-1 SU at home, has the offensive horses to expose a leaky defense, and has minor upsets over teams like West Georgia and USC Upstate. Tennessee Tech has topped 80 points in 4 straight games, so if Southeast Missouri State doesn’t tighten up, it could lose this game outright. Give me the free bucket with Tennessee Tech.