The Indiana State Sycamores (9-5, 1-1 MVC) welcome the Missouri State Bears (6-9, 0-2 MVC) to Hulman Center. The Bears will try to put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Missouri State Bears vs. Indiana State Sycamores ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Sycamores lost to the Ball State Cardinals, 86-69, while the Bears had no trouble getting past the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 84-50.
The Bears had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.603 vs. 0.336) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 24.2). Indiana State, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (40.9 vs. 44.4). Indiana State’s Tyreke Key had a solid performance, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds. Missouri State received a boost from Jarred Dixon, who had 26 points.
The Bears dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Missouri State won 81-62. Missouri State had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.381). Indiana State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (14-17; 82.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Bears’ Keandre Cook has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Key has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Sycamores.
It could be a tough game for Indiana State on the offensive glass. The Sycamores are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 194th in offensive rebounding percentage at 28.5 percent. Meanwhile, Missouri State ranks 85th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.2 percent.
Missouri State vs. Indiana State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Missouri State ranks 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.9) while Indiana State ranks 281st (14.1).
- The Bears rank 62nd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Sycamores rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Missouri State averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 120th in the country. Indiana State ranks 128th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (3.1 below their season average).
- The Sycamores have outscored opponents by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Indiana State has lost by an average of 0.6 points.
