The Missouri State Bears (0-1) will be at home in JQH Arena when they take on the Alabama State Hornets (0-1). Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
Alabama State Hornets vs. Missouri State Bears Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Bears lost a winnable game to the Little Rock Trojans, 67-66, while the Hornets got blown out by the eighth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 95-64.
Alabama State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.582 vs. 0.661) while Missouri State had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 18.2). Missouri State received a boost from Josh Hall, who recorded 11 points and five rebounds. Jacoby Ross fueled Alabama State with 16 points.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Missouri State offense. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Missouri State ranks 151st in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.2 percent), while the disruptive defense of Alabama State has forced the 43rd-most turnovers in the nation (21.6 percent).
Alabama State Hornets at Missouri State Bears Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Alabama State ranks 245th (36.7).
- The Bears rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Hornets rank 74th (20.6).
- Missouri State ranks 282nd in assists per game (11.0) while Alabama State ranks 302nd (10.2).
- The Bears average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 88th in the country. The Hornets rank 254th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Missouri State ranks 86th in blocks per game (3.9) while Alabama State ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
