Tennessee Tech (9-8) vs SE Missouri State (9-9)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Hooper Eblen Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Tennessee Tech -2.5 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Hooper Eblen Center. Here’s a Southeast Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Prediction. This article will include a Southeast Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Pick.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Preview
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks lost to Morehead State and Little Rock, and they play Lindenwood, Western Illinois, and UT Martin next. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are averaging 75.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 67.8 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Teddy Washington Jr. is averaging 15.1 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Rob Martin is averaging 11.5 points and 4.1 assists. BJ Ward is dishing 2.8 assists and Brendan Terry is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are allowing 27.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles lost to SIU Edwardsville, beat Eastern Illinois, and they play Little Rock, Tennessee State, and UT Martin next. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are averaging 72.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Rodney Johnson Jr. is averaging 14.6 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Jaylon Johnson is averaging 12.3 points and 4.9 assists. Daniel Egbuniwe is the third double-digit scorer and Kyle Layton is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.4 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles will win
- Tennessee Tech has won each of its last seven games at Hooper Eblen Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southeast Missouri State has lost each of its last seven games at Hooper Eblen Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southeast Missouri State has lost the first half in four of its last five games at Hooper Eblen Center.
Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win
- Southeast Missouri State has won four of its last five night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Tennessee Tech has lost the first half in four of its last five home night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Southeast Missouri State’s last seven games has produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Each of Tennessee Tech’s last four games has produced a total of 133 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tennessee Tech ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (13.2).
- Tennessee Tech ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.7).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.69).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.6).
Southeast Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Injury Report
Neither Southeast Missouri State nor Tennessee Tech have a player listed on its injury report.
Southeast Missouri State vs Tennessee Tech Prediction
You can make a case for the road dog, as Tennessee Tech is 3-5-1 ATS in its last nine games and Southeast Missouri State is 9-6 ATS on the season. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks have also won a couple of road games this season and have outright won two of their last three games as an underdog. The problem is Tennessee Tech is undefeated at home and if grabbing 2.5 points, you’re basically saying you believe Southeast Missouri State can win this game outright. I’m not there. Tennessee Tech has the better-scoring depth and is a tough out at home. We’re laying a bucket. Give me the Golden Eagles.