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SIU-Edwardsville vs SE Missouri State Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks
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SE Missouri State (21-11) vs SIU-Edwardsville (21-11)
March 8, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: SE Missouri State -2.5 — Over/Under: 138.5
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars and Southeast Missouri State Redhawks meet Saturday in the college basketball OVC Final at the Case Gym. Here’s a SIU Edwardsville vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction. This article will include a SIU Edwardsville vs Southeast Missouri State Pick.
SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are coming off games against Southern Indiana, SE Missouri State, Little Rock, and Tennessee State. SIU Edwardsville is 14-5 since starting the season with a 7-6 record.
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are averaging 72.8 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Ray’Sean Taylor is averaging 19.2 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 12.3 points and 4 rebounds. Ring Malith is the third double-digit scorer and Desmond Polk is dishing 1.1 assists. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 67.4 percent from the free throw line. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Betting Preview
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are coming off games against SIU Edwardsville, Eastern Illinois, and Little Rock. Southeast Missouri State has won 11 of its last 12 games.
The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are averaging 74.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Teddy Washington Jr. is averaging 14.2 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Rob Martin is averaging 14.7 points and 4.5 assists. Brendan Terry the third double-digit scorer and Braxton Stacker is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks are allowing 28.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks will win
- Southeast Missouri State has won each of its last seven night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win
- SIU Edwardsville has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Southeast Missouri State has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Southeast Missouri State has lost the first half in three of its last four games played at neutral venues.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.5).
- Southeast Missouri State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.3%).
- SIU Edwardsville ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (66.7).
- SIU Edwardsville ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.90).
SIU Edwardsville vs Southeast Missouri State Injury Report
Neither SIU Edwardsville nor Southeast Missouri State have a player listed on its injury report.
SIU Edwardsville vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction
SIU Edwardsville had to work harder in yesterday’s win, while Southeast Missouri State had a more comfortable win and didn’t have to sweat as much. That’s key with both teams on the end of a back-to-back. Also, Southeast Missouri State beat SIU Edwardsville on the road a little over a week ago, 83-68, despite being a three-point underdog. Southeast Missouri State is one of the best cover teams in the country with a 20-9 ATS record. A lot is leaning in the direction of Southeast Missouri State, and it’s one of the better defenses in the country. I’ll lay the bucket with the RedHawks, as they punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
