Illinois State Redbirds vs. Missouri State Bears Betting Prediction 02/05/20

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The Missouri State Bears (10-13, 4-6 MVC) welcome the Illinois State Redbirds (7-15, 2-8 MVC) to JQH Arena. The Redbirds will try to end a 10-game road losing streak. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Missouri State Bears ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Bears fell to the Indiana State Sycamores, 78-68, while the Redbirds were defeated by the Valparaiso Crusaders, 80-70.

Illinois State had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.7 (above their season average of 26.4) while Missouri State had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 18.1). Gaige Prim was a key piece for Missouri State with 23 points and seven rebounds. Keith Fisher III, meanwhile played well for Illinois State, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Keandre Cook led the Bears to a 67-63 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. The Bears’ 11.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Redbirds, who had a rate of 22.1.

Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Missouri State ranks 276th in possessions per game (67.4) and Illinois State is 264th (67.8).

Illinois State Redbirds vs. Missouri State Bears Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Missouri State ranks 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Illinois State ranks 147th (35.4).
  • The Redbirds rank 181st in assists per game (12.5) while the Bears rank 228th (11.3).
  • The Redbirds rank 124th in three pointers attempted per game (22.6) while the Bears rank 226th (19.2).
  • Illinois State ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Missouri State ranks 95th (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 0.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Redbirds have scored an average of 63.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).