Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Morehead State Eagles, Picks and Prediction for Friday, March 6, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Ohio Valley Conference Tournament continues on Friday, March 6. Read our Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Morehead State Eagles prediction along with our NCAAB picks for the night. SeMo is 19-12 overall and they earned a 2-point victory thanks to a buzzer beater over Lindenwood in their opening game of the conference tournament on Thursday. The Redhawks have own 11 of their last 13 games. Morehead State is 19-12 and this will be their first game in the conference tournament. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 10:30 P.M. EST.
SeMo needs last second shot in first round matchup
Southeast Missouri State is 19-12 overall this season. The Redhawks finished the season with a 14-6 record in the Ohio Valley Conference. They are the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament. The Redhawks have won 11 of their last 13 games coming into this matchup. SeMo defeated Morehead State 82-70 in their last matchup in early February.
In their last game, SeMo defeated Lindenwood 68-66 in the first round of the OVC tournament on Thursday, March 5. Braxton Stacker nailed the game-winner in the closing seconds to seal the win for the Redhawks. SeMo shot 42% from the field and 29% from behind the 3-point line. Stacker led the team with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
Luke Almodovar leads the team with 14.2 points per game. Brendan Terry is grabbing a team-high 5.5 rebounds, while BJ Ward is dishing out 3.7 assists per game.
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SeMo is the No. 226th ranked team in the nation, according to KenPom. They are the 285th ranked offensive team, while they are also the 154th ranked defensive team.
SeMo is averaging 75.2 points per game, which ranks 236th in the nation. They are shooting 45.4% from the field, which ranks 172nd. The Redhawks are making 30.7% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 333rd.
On defense, SeMo is allowing 71 points per game, which ranks 76th. They are the 98th ranked defensive team, allowing 42.9% from the field. The Redhawks are giving up 32.5% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 108th.
SeMo is 14-15 against the spread this season. The Redhawks are 4-3 against the spread when playing as an underdog this season. SeMo is 11-10 against the spread when they have played conference opponents. The under is 16-13 when SeMo has played this season. The under is 13-8 when SeMo has played OVC opponents.
Morehead State closes regular season on 7-game win streak
Morehead State is 19-12 overall this season. The Eagles finished the season with a 15-5 Ohio Valley Conference record. They tied for first-place in the league with Tennessee State, but the Eagles are the No. 2 seed in this year’s conference tournament. Morehead State closed the season on a seven-game winning streak.
George Marshall leads the team with 13.7 points per game. Jon Carroll is grabbing 7.7 rebounds, while Josiah LeGree is passing for a team-leading 3.4 assists per game.
Morehead State is the 281st ranked team in the nation, according to KenPom. They are ranked 197th in the country on the offense end. They are also the 322nd ranked defensive team.
Morehead State is averaging 78.4 points per game, which ranks 153rd in the nation. They are the 97th ranked shooting team, making 46.7% from the field. The Eagles are making 33.6% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks 211st.
On defense, Morehead State is allowing 77.1 points per game, which ranks 233rd. They are the 146th ranked defensive team, allowing 43.7% from the field. The Eagles are also the 208th ranked 3-point defensive team, giving up 34% from behind the arc.
Morehead State is 17-11 against the spread this season. They are 0-1 against the spread when playing on a neutral court. The Eagles are 13-7 against the spread during OVC play. They have covered in six of their last seven games. Morehead State is 6-3 against the spread when playing as a favorite. The over is 15-13 when Morehead State has played this year. The over is 1-0 when the Eagles have played on a neutral court. The over is 12-8 during OVC play.
Southeast Missouri State vs Morehead State Picks
SeMo vs Morehead St Spread Pick
- Take SeMo to cover (5 units)
The Redhawks are one of the hottest teams in mid-major college basketball at the moment. They have won 11 of their last 13 games and showcased their ability to win a close game by taking down Lindenwood at the buzzer in the previous outing. The Redhawks defeated Morehead State by double-digits earlier in the season. The Eagles did secure a 2-point victory over SeMo, but it was a close battle. This game will be another close game, but SeMo’s 154th ranked defense will be key in the win.
Take Southeast Missouri State to cover.
SeMo vs Morehead St Spread Pick
- Take the over (5 units)
While SeMo’s defense is highly ranked, the offensive efficiency from both teams has been fantastic. The Redhawks rank 84th in the nation in adjusted tempo. The Eagles are also the 322nd ranked defense giving SeMo chances at easy buckets. Morehead State is also averaging over 78 points per game this season. The over is 12-8 when the Eagles have played conference opponents.
Take the over on Friday.
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