The Indiana State Sycamores (14-13, 6-9 MVC) will be at JQH Arena to meet the Missouri State Bears (15-13, 9-6 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Missouri State Bears ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bears got blown out by the UNI Panthers, 63-43, while the Sycamores dismantled the Illinois State Redbirds, 73-50.
Indiana State dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 17.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.605 (above their season average of 0.493). Illinois State put up marks of 30.2 and 0.534, respectively, for those same stats. Missouri State, meanwhile, held UNI to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.7 (below their season average of 24.6). Missouri State was lifted by Tulio Da Silva, who contributed nine points and 13 rebounds. Tyreke Key had a solid performance for Indiana State, contributing 21 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Da Silva led the Bears to a 72-57 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Missouri State’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Indiana State. The Bears had a rate of 0.269, while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.113.
It could be a tough game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores rank 305th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 percent), while Missouri State ranks 40th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
Indiana State Sycamores at Missouri State Bears ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Missouri State ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Indiana State ranks 139th (34.6).
- The Bears average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the nation. The Sycamores rank 80th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- Indiana State ranks 233rd in assists per game (11.5) while Missouri State ranks 234th (11.5).
- The Bears rank 221st in three pointers attempted per game (20.4) while the Sycamores rank 292nd (15.7).
- Missouri State ranks 59th in blocks per game (4.0) while Indiana State ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sycamores have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Indiana State has lost by an average of 1.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (8.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average).
