Texas A&M-CC vs. Southeast Missouri State Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round First Four

March 13, 2023, by Andy Molitor College Basketball Predictions

The Texas A&M-CC Islanders (23-10) are favored by three points over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (19-16) in a First Four matchup on Tuesday. A spot in the Round of 64 of the NCAA Tournament bracket will be awarded to the winner of the game, which starts at 6:40 PM, airing on truTV. The point total for the matchup is set at 158.5.

Texas A&M-CC vs. Southeast Missouri State Odds

Texas A&M-CC odds to win: -165
Southeast Missouri State odds to win: +138
Spread: Texas A&M-CC (-3)
Total: 158.5

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Game Time and Information

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 6:40 PM ET
TV: truTV
Where: Dayton, Ohio
Venue: UD Arena

Who Will Win Texas A&M-CC vs. Southeast Missouri State?

Texas A&M-CC and Southeast Missouri State Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

In games this season it was favored by 3 points or more, Texas A&M-CC has a 14-7-1 record against the spread.

When it has played as at least a 3-point underdog this year, Southeast Missouri State is 6-4-1 against the spread.

The Islanders and the Redhawks combine to average 0.4 fewer points per game than the total of 158.5 set for this matchup.

Texas A&M-CC and Southeast Missouri State have seen their opponents average a combined 10 fewer points per game than the over/under of 158.5 set in this game.

Texas A&M-CC’s average point total in outings this year is 152.9, 5.6 points below the total in this game.

The average point total for the Redhawks this year is 4.9 points fewer than this game’s over/under.

The Islanders are 17-11-1 against the spread this season.

The Redhawks have a 19-13-1 record against the spread this year.

Texas A&M-CC Stats & Insights

Texas A&M-CC is outscoring opponents by 7.9 points per game with a +259 scoring differential overall. It puts up 80.4 points per game (17th in college basketball) and allows 72.5 per contest (254th in college basketball).

Texas A&M-CC ranks 62nd in the nation at 33.7 rebounds per game. That’s 3.0 more than the 30.7 its opponents average.

The Islanders make 7.8 three-pointers per game (126th in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 8. They shoot 36.8% from deep while their opponents hit 33.1% from long range.

Texas A&M-CC ranks 51st in college basketball by averaging 99.2 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 121st in college basketball, allowing 89.5 points per 100 possessions.

The Islanders are posting 87.9 points per game this year in home games, which is 15.2 more points than they’re averaging in road games (72.7).

Southeast Missouri State Stats & Insights

Southeast Missouri State puts up 77.7 points per game (44th in college basketball) while allowing 76 per outing (327th in college basketball). It has a +59 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 1.7 points per game.

Southeast Missouri State averages 32.5 rebounds per game (129th in college basketball) while conceding 33.8 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 1.3 boards per game.

Southeast Missouri State knocks down 7.9 three-pointers per game (116th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.2. It shoots 32.7% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.7%.

Southeast Missouri State ranks 164th in college basketball with 94.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 205th defensively with 92.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.

At home, the Redhawks average 79.9 points per game. On the road, they score 76.

Texas A&M-CC Key Players to Watch

The scoring leader for the Islanders this season is Trey Tennyson, who averages 15.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.

Texas A&M-CC’s leading rebounder is Isaac Mushila averaging 9.7 boards per game and its best passer is Terrion Murdix and his 5.4 assists per game.

The Islanders get the most three-point shooting production out of Tennyson, who knocks down 2.9 threes per game.

Murdix and Simeon Fryer lead Texas A&M-CC on the defensive end, with Murdix leading the team in steals averaging 2.3 per game and Fryer in blocks averaging 0.5 per contest.

Southeast Missouri State Key Players to Watch

Phillip Russell racks up 18.2 points and adds five assists per game, putting him at the top of the Redhawks’ leaderboards in those statistics.

Josh Earley grabs 5.2 rebounds per game (he also scores 7.8 points per game and adds 0.1 assists per game) which puts him at the top of the Southeast Missouri State rebounding leaderboard.

Russell averages 2.4 three-pointers per game, the most on the Redhawks.

Southeast Missouri State’s leader in steals is Russell (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Nate Johnson (0.9 per game).