Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Lipscomb Bisons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/24
The Redhawks and Bisons are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bisons will host the game at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Lipscomb is favored by -16 against Southeast Missouri State in a non-conference matchup.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS LIPSCOMB BISONS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks +16
This game will be played at Allen Arena at 12:00 ET on Thursday, December 5th.
WHY BET THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bisons.
- Even though we have Lipscomb winning straight-up, we like Southeast Missouri State at +16.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Redhawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Southeast Missouri State improved to 2-4 on the season with an 80-59 home win over Kansas City on Saturday. The Redhawks entered the game as +3 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they covered the spread.
SEMO took control early, leading 40-21 at halftime. They matched that output in the 2nd half, scoring another 40 points, while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 139 narrowly went over the 137.5 O/U line.
Teddy Washington Jr. and Anderson Kopp combined for 55 points in Southeast Missouri State’s win, with Washington hitting 7 threes at 58.3% and finishing with 28 points. Kopp added 27 points, connecting on 3 of 7 from deep.
The Redhawks shot 45.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%. They hit 8 of 26 threes (30.8%) and were strong inside, shooting 55% on two-pointers. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.
Southeast Missouri State’s defense gave up 59 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field on 30 of 66 attempts. Inside the arc, the Redhawks struggled, as their opponent connected on 55% of their two-point shots, going 22/40.
From three-point range, Southeast Missouri State held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. The Redhawks also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12, shooting 66%. Southeast Missouri State allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Bisons Live Up to Expectations at Home?
The Bisons improved to 5-4 on the season with a decisive 80-62 win over Chattanooga on Tuesday. Entering the game as +1.5 point underdogs, Lipscomb not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Lipscomb led 38-33 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Chattanooga to just 29 points while scoring 42 of their own. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.
Lipscomb’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, shooting 57.9% from the field and 47.1% from beyond the arc, finishing 8 of 17 from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.9%, and they were perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all 6 attempts.
Bash Wieland led the way with 21 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and 60% from three-point range. Jacob Ognacevic and Joe Anderson each added 16 points, with Ognacevic hitting 75% of his threes (3/4), and Will Pruitt and Gyasi Powell both contributed 15 points.
Despite giving up 62 points, Lipscomb’s defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 44% shooting overall. From two-point range, the Bisons allowed 51% shooting, with 19 makes on 37 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Lipscomb’s defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 19 attempts. The Bisons also sent their opponent to the line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws for 66%.