Southeast Missouri State vs. SIU-Edwardsville betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 17

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The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (9-9, 4-3 OVC) host the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (10-8, 3-4 OVC) in a matchup of OVC teams at Show Me Center, beginning at 4:45 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Cougars are 7.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under in the matchup is 140.5.

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Southeast Missouri State vs. SIU-Edwardsville betting lines

  • Southeast Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -360
  • SIU-Edwardsville moneyline odds to win: +281
  • Spread: Southeast Missouri State (-7.5)
  • Total: 140.5

Southeast Missouri State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Southeast Missouri State has played worse when playing at home, covering one time in five home games, and four times in nine road games.
  • The Redhawks have eclipsed the total in three of five home games (60%). They’ve done better in away games, eclipsing the total in six of nine matchups (66.7%).
  • In four home games as a moneyline favorite, Southeast Missouri State has two wins (.500). It owns the same winning percentage (2-2 record) as a moneyline favorite in road games.

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Redhawks have increased their production slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 78.5 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 77.7 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
  • Southeast Missouri State’s defense has been tough as of late, as the team has given up 70.3 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 74.6 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • The Redhawks’ last 10 contests have seen them make 6.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 6.4 makes and 29.6%.

Southeast Missouri State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-9-0 (Home: 1-4-0; Away: 4-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 7.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-6-0 (Home: 3-2-0; Away: 6-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 2-2; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.4 (127th in nation) 45.3 (268th) 31.6 (245th) 30.6 (154th) 13.4 (236th) 11.6 (200th)

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SIU-Edwardsville statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • SIU-Edwardsville’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .167 (1-5-0). Away, it is .625 (5-3-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Cougars games have gone over more frequently at home (three of six, 50%) than away (three of eight, 37.5%).
  • In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Cougars have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0 record) than on the road (.500, 2-2).

Recent trends

  • The Cougars have played worse offensively in their past 10 games, posting 70.6 points per contest, 3.0 fewer points their than season average of 73.6.
  • SIU-Edwardsville is surrendering 66.5 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 0.3 more points than it is allowing for the season (66.2).
  • The Cougars are sinking 7.8 three-pointers per contest with a 34.8% three-point percentage in their last 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.2 and 33.4%.

SIU-Edwardsville betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-8-0 (Home: 1-5-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 7.5+: 4-0-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-6 (Home: 1-4; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.2 (242nd in nation) 39.8 (31st) 33.7 (133rd) 30.8 (161st) 13.3 (250th) 10.7 (120th)
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