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Murray State @ SE Missouri State

Current Records: Murray State 27-2; SE Missouri State 13-16

What to Know

The SE Missouri State Redhawks haven't won a game against the #19 Murray State Racers since Feb. 23 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. SE Missouri State and the Racers will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 5 p.m. ET at Show Me Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

SE Missouri State was able to grind out a solid victory over the UT Martin Skyhawks on Thursday, winning 76-69.

Meanwhile, MSU simply couldn't be stopped on Thursday, as they easily beat the Belmont Bruins at home 76-43. It was another big night for MSU's forward KJ Williams, who had 30 points in addition to five rebounds.

SE Missouri State is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The wins brought the Redhawks up to 13-16 and the Racers to 27-2. Two defensive stats to keep an eye on: SE Missouri State is sixth worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 77.9 on average. MSU's defense has more to brag about, as they they come into the contest boasting the 17th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 61.5. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 5 p.m. ET
  • Where: Show Me Center -- Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Racers are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Redhawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as an 11.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Murray State have won 11 out of their last 13 games against SE Missouri State.

  • Dec 30, 2021 - Murray State 106 vs. SE Missouri State 81
  • Feb 12, 2021 - Murray State 80 vs. SE Missouri State 60
  • Feb 01, 2021 - Murray State 77 vs. SE Missouri State 60
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Murray State 96 vs. SE Missouri State 91
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Murray State 81 vs. SE Missouri State 59
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Murray State 103 vs. SE Missouri State 67
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Murray State 85 vs. SE Missouri State 67
  • Feb 01, 2018 - Murray State 87 vs. SE Missouri State 75
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Murray State 89 vs. SE Missouri State 73
  • Feb 23, 2017 - SE Missouri State 82 vs. Murray State 69
  • Jan 26, 2017 - SE Missouri State 75 vs. Murray State 74
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Murray State 83 vs. SE Missouri State 56
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Murray State 78 vs. SE Missouri State 72

Injury Report for SE Missouri State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Murray State

  • Jordan Skipper-Brown: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)