The Miami Hurricanes (3-1) will be in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena when they challenge the Missouri State Bears (2-2). The game can be seen on ESPNU at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Missouri State Bears vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hurricanes had no trouble getting past the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 80-52, while the Bears lost a winnable game to the 21st-ranked Xavier Musketeers, 59-56.
Miami dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (worse than their season average of 10.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.503). Quinnipiac put up marks of 15.1 and 0.357, respectively, for those same stats. Missouri State, meanwhile, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.534 (above their season average of 0.472). Miami was led by Dejan Vasiljevic, who put up 13 points and 10 rebounds. Tyrik Dixon, meanwhile played a key role for Missouri State with 12 points and six rebounds.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball protection could play a significant role in this meeting. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, Miami has committed the 37th-fewest miscues in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Missouri State has forced the 39th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.8 percent).
Missouri State Bears vs. Miami Hurricanes Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Miami ranks 237th (36.7).
- The Bears rank 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Hurricanes rank 213th (23.3).
- Miami ranks 190th in assists per game (12.9) while Missouri State ranks 285th (10.9).
