The set-up: I'm expecting a faster-paced and ultimately higher-scoring game here once it's all said and done. Murray State is 7-8 overall. The Racers had won two straight before falling to Belmont last time out. Southeast Missouri State is 6-10 this year. The Redhawks though are playing their best ball of the season right now, with consecutive wins over SIU Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois. Murray State will be especially motivated here to get back into the winners circle after its tight 72-71 loss to Belmont on Saturday.

The pick: The Redhawks are coming off a 75-44 win and I think they can build off that offensive performance, as Nana Akenten had 13 points with five rebounds and two assists. These are two hungry teams and this total is just too low. Look for this one to eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch.

The is a 10* MISSOURI VALLEY TOTAL OF THE MONTH on the OVER Murray State/Southeast Missouri State.