Cleveland State Vikings at Missouri State Bears Free Prediction 11/12/19

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The Cleveland State Vikings (1-1), 16-point underdogs, will travel to JQH Arena to go head-to-head with the Missouri State Bears (1-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 133.5 points and action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Cleveland State Vikings at Missouri State Bears Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bears defeated the Alabama State Hornets 59-50, while the Vikings had no trouble getting past the Edinboro Fighting Scots 79-54.

The Vikings had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.609 vs. 0.311) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 17.5). The Bears, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.490 vs. 0.368). Keandre Cook had a solid game for Missouri State with 31 points. Cleveland State, meanwhile, was lifted by Franklyn Penn Jr., who contributed 12 points and eight rebounds.

It could be an error-filled game for the Cleveland State offense. Since last season, Cleveland State ranks 180th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Missouri State has forced the 38th-most turnovers in the country (21.7 percent).

Cleveland State Vikings at Missouri State Bears Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Missouri State ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Cleveland State ranks 312th (39.0).
  • The Bears average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 87th in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 207th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
  • Missouri State ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.9) while Cleveland State ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Bears rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Vikings rank 261st (24.8).
  • Cleveland State ranks 62nd in assists per game (14.9) while Missouri State ranks 282nd (11.1).