The Morehead State Eagles (4-0) hope to remain perfect when they take on the Missouri Tigers (3-1) at Mizzou Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.
Morehead State Eagles at Missouri Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Wofford Terriers 75-56, while the Eagles beat the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 76-53.
Morehead State played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.3 (below their season average of 44.8) and a free throw rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.178). For those same stats, Maryland Eastern Shore was 16.7 and 0.093, respectively. The Tigers, meanwhile, forced 16 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.637 (above their season average of 0.463). Missouri was lifted by Mark Smith, who recorded 19 points. Meanwhile, Justin Thomas had a good game for Morehead State, recording 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The Tigers won the only game between these two teams last year, 75-61. Missouri’s 0.526 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Morehead State, who had a mark of 0.440.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Missouri figures to have a significant edge. Since last season, the Tigers defense ranks 77th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.480), while the Morehead State offense ranks 221st in effective field goal percentage (0.502).
Morehead State Eagles at Missouri Tigers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri ranks 35th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Morehead State ranks 253rd (36.9).
- The Tigers rank 132nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while the Eagles rank 225th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- Morehead State ranks 182nd in steals per game (6.1) while Missouri ranks 266th (5.0).
- The Eagles rank 68th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Tigers rank 263rd (1.9).
- Missouri ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Morehead State ranks 198th (13.7).
