Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Southeast Missouri State vs Murray State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Murray.
Southeast Missouri State vs Murray State Prediction
The Redhawks and Racers are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Racers will host the game at CFSB Center in Murray, KY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and Murray State is favored by -16.5 at home against Southeast Missouri State.
Southeast Missouri State vs. Murray State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Murray State Racers
- Where: Murray at CFSB Center
- Date: Sunday, December 8th
- Betting Odds MURST -16.5, SEMST +810 | MURST -1431 O/U 144
Redhawks Preview: Will the Redhawks Win in Murray?
Southeast Missouri State fell to 2-5 on the season after a 78-60 road loss to Lipscomb on Thursday. Entering the game as +16.5 point underdogs, the Redhawks not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, which was under the O/U line of 145.5.
SEMO trailed 37-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, being outscored 41-32. The Redhawks will look to regroup as they continue their season.
Redhawks Offense Breakdown
Southeast Missouri State's offense struggled to find rhythm in their last game, putting up just 60 points with a field goal percentage of 41.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They shot 43.5% from two-point range and 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 14 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 5 of 8 attempts, shooting 62.5%.
Jacob Ognacevic led the way with 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field. Gyasi Powell added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, and contributed 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Dylan Faulkner chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the floor.
Redhawks Team Defense
Southeast Missouri State's defense struggled, giving up 78 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Redhawks allowed 54% shooting from inside the arc, with the opposing team hitting 19 of their 35 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, the Redhawks allowed 10 threes on 25 attempts, a 40% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Southeast Missouri State gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Racers Preview: Will the Racers Win at CFSB Center?
Murray State improved to 4-2 on the season with a narrow 63-61 win over Evansville on Tuesday. The Racers were -12.5 favorites heading into the game, but they failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, which was well under the O/U line of 145.5.
Murray State led 33-25 at halftime but allowed Evansville to score 36 points in the second half while putting up 30 of their own. Despite the win, the Racers will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.
Racers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Murray State put up 63 points, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51%. They connected on 36.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 7 of 19 from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 18 from the free-throw line, good for 66.7%.
JaCobi Wood led the Racers with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 53.3% overall and 37.5% from three-point range. Gabriel Pozzato added 15 points, while Cam Haffner contributed 14 points and 5 rebounds. Kylen Milton chipped in 12 points, hitting 50% of his threes, and grabbed a team-high 7 rebounds.
Racers Team Defense
Murray State's defense held their opponent to 61 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 15 two-point baskets on 32 tries, a 46% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Racers allowed 7 made threes on 19 attempts, with their opponent shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 for 66%. Murray State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Redhawks vs Racers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Redhawks offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 74. Southeast Missouri State posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Murray State has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 81. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Redhawks have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Although the Racers have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Southeast Missouri State vs Murray State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Southeast Missouri State +16.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.