Chattanooga Mocs vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Redhawks? Tip off is at at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Chattanooga comes into this non-conference matchup as the -7.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 147.5 points.
CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks +7.5
This game will be played at Show Me Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Redhawks.
- Not only will Southeast Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Chattanooga Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games
Chattanooga picked up a 76-62 win over Morehead State on Thursday, November 14th. The Mocs were -11.5 favorites going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 138, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.
The game was tied 37-37 at halftime, but Chattanooga took control in the 2nd half, outscoring Morehead State 39-25.
Chattanooga’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, thanks in part to their 62.1% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% on 9 of 33 attempts.
The Mocs were solid from the free-throw line, making 13 of 15 for 86.7%. They dished out 17 assists, with Honor Huff contributing 8, despite shooting just 20% from three. Bash Wieland led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.3% overall and 50% from deep, while Dieonte Miles added 13 points and 11 rebounds.
Chattanooga’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, despite allowing them to shoot 62% on two-point attempts (18/29). The Mocs were able to limit damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 27% (9/33).
From the free-throw line, Chattanooga’s opponent went 13/15, hitting 86% of their attempts. The Mocs also gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Redhawks Come Through as Home Underdogs?
The Redhawks fell 85-76 to Vanderbilt on Sunday, November 10th. Despite the loss, they were +26.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to keep it closer than expected.
SEMO trailed 40-38 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The game’s total points hit 161, surpassing the O/U line of 155.
The Redhawks put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 48% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 25 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 61.5% of their attempts.
BJ Ward led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 7 from deep, while Teddy Washington Jr. added 19 points despite shooting 25% from three. Devin McGlockton was a force on the boards, grabbing 19 rebounds to go with his 14 points.
Despite giving up 85 points, Southeast Missouri State held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Redhawks did well defending the three-point line, allowing only 3 made threes on 25 attempts, a 12% success rate.
However, they struggled with fouls, sending their opponent to the line 41 times, where they converted 32 free throws (78%). The Redhawks also allowed 20 offensive rebounds.