Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Southern Indiana vs Southeast Missouri State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cape Girardeau.

Southern Indiana vs Southeast Missouri State Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Screaming Eagles versus the Redhawks? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Southeast Missouri State is favored by -7.5 to win at home against Southern Indiana.

Southern Indiana vs. Southeast Missouri State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Where: Cape Girardeau at Show Me Center
Date: Thursday, January 9th
Betting Odds SEMST -7.5, USI +258 | SEMST -330 O/U 140.5

Screaming Eagles Preview: Do the Screaming Eagles Stand a Chance in Cape Girardeau?

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Indiana fell to 4-8 on the season after a 68-64 road loss to Tennessee Tech on Thursday. The Screaming Eagles were +4.5 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 37-33 at halftime, Southern Indiana scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.

Screaming Eagles Offense Breakdown

Southern Indiana struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.8% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 38%. They managed to score 64 points, with Stephen Olowoniyi leading the way, hitting 11 of 17 shots for 26 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Damoni Harrison contributed 20 points, shooting 3 of 9 from deep, while Matthew Sells connected on 4 of 8 three-point attempts, finishing with 14 points. The Screaming Eagles were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 10 of 11 attempts, and pulled down 12 offensive rebounds, with 12 assists as a team.

Screaming Eagles Team Defense

Southern Indiana's defense held their opponent to 68 points, allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Screaming Eagles gave up 18 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana's defense limited their opponent to 9 threes on 31 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 5, shooting 62%. The Screaming Eagles allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Redhawks Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Southeast Missouri State?

The Redhawks fell to 5-7 on the season after a 66-63 loss to UT Martin on Saturday. Entering the game as +2 point underdogs, Southeast Missouri State not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-23 at halftime, the Redhawks made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while holding UT Martin to 33. However, the comeback fell just short, as they couldn’t close the gap completely.

Redhawks Offense Breakdown

Southeast Missouri State's offense struggled in their recent game, shooting just 39% from the field and 39.4% on two-point attempts. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 threes, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%.

Braxton Stacker led the way, hitting 6 of 9 threes and shooting 61.5% overall, finishing with 22 points in 27 minutes. The Redhawks also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, but shot just 53.8% from the free-throw line.

Redhawks Team Defense

Southeast Missouri State's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (20/49). They allowed 13 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 7 of 21 threes, shooting 33%. Southeast Missouri State also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 19 free throws, a 90% success rate. The Redhawks gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Screaming Eagles vs Redhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Screaming Eagles offense has averaged 70 points per game while allowing an average of 77. Southern Indiana posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 6-4 ATS.
In their last five games at home, the Redhawks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 61 points per game in this stretch.
Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Screaming Eagles have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Southeast Missouri State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.