Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Central Arkansas Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Redhawks versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Farris Center in Conway, AR. Southeast Missouri State is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference contest against Central Arkansas. The game’s over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Central Arkansas Bears +1.5
This game will be played at Farris Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE CENTRAL ARKANSAS BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.
- Not only will Central Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Redhawks Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Recent Game
The Redhawks fell to Chattanooga 87-82 on Sunday. Despite being +8.5 underdogs, they kept it close at home. The total points for the game hit 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.
After a 45-45 first half, Southeast Missouri State scored 37 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42, leading to the loss. While they didn’t get the win, they did manage to cover the spread.
Southeast Missouri State put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 23.1% of their threes.
Rob Martin led the way with 29 points, shooting 50% overall and 33.3% from deep. Teddy Washington Jr. added 25 points and 10 rebounds, despite hitting only 20% of his three-point attempts.
Southeast Missouri State struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Redhawks allowed 61% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 27 of their 44 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Southeast Missouri State held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they made just 6 of 26 three-point attempts. The Redhawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 10 shots.
Do the Bears Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
Central Arkansas Bears Recent Game/Games
Central Arkansas fell to Western Illinois 63-61 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game. Despite being +7.5 point underdogs, the Bears kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points were 124, falling short of the 137 O/U line.
The Bears led 28-23 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. Their inability to maintain defensive pressure after the break was a key factor in the loss.
Central Arkansas put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.9%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 24 attempts, and were perfect from the free-throw line, going 7 for 7.
Layne Taylor led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 13 from three-point range. Sean Smith added 17 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from deep, while Ryan Myers struggled, making just 26.1% of his shots and 25% from three.
Central Arkansas held their opponent to 63 points on 38% shooting from the field, as they gave up 21 made field goals on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, their opponent shot 52%, hitting 13 of 25 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Central Arkansas limited their opponent to 8 made threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, their opponent shot 65%, making 13 of 20 attempts. Central Arkansas also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.