Southeast Missouri State vs. Morehead State betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 10

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The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (9-7, 4-1 OVC) are favored (-5.5) to continue a four-game win streak when they visit the Morehead State Eagles (7-9, 3-2 OVC) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 145.5.

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Southeast Missouri State vs. Morehead State betting lines

  • Southeast Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -245
  • Morehead State moneyline odds to win: +200
  • Spread: Southeast Missouri State (-5.5)
  • Total: 145.5

Southeast Missouri State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • When playing at home, Southeast Missouri State owns a worse record against the spread (1-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (4-4-0).
  • The Redhawks have eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in two of four home matchups (50%). In road games, they have hit the over in six of eight games (75%).
  • In three home games as a moneyline favorite, Southeast Missouri State has two wins (.667). It sports an identical winning percentage (2-1 record) as a moneyline favorite away from home.

Recent trends

  • The Redhawks have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 78.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.6 points more than the 78.3 they’ve scored this season.
  • Southeast Missouri State’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 71.1 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 74.0 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
  • During their last 10 contests, the Redhawks are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.2 compared to 6.4 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (30.2% compared to 29.6% season-long).

Southeast Missouri State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.3 (88th in nation) 44.3 (227th) 32.0 (233rd) 30.1 (137th) 13.5 (234th) 11.9 (221st)

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Morehead State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, Morehead State has a better winning percentage at home (.500, 1-1-0 record) than away (.400, 4-6-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Eagles games have gone over more frequently at home (two of two, 100%) than on the road (three of 10, 30%).
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (2-8).

Recent trends

  • While the Eagles are posting 76.4 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, producing 74.9 points per contest.
  • In its past 10 games, Morehead State is surrendering 74.3 points per game, 3.1 fewer points than its season average (77.4).
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Eagles are making 6.4 threes per game, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (6.5). They have a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (34.4%) compared to their season average (32.9%).

Morehead State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-8-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-7-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-9 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (145th in nation) 44.7 (254th) 34.1 (126th) 31.5 (203rd) 14.8 (148th) 12.6 (275th)
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