Missouri State Bears vs. UNI Panthers ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The Missouri State Bears (11-11, 5-4 MVC) will be at the McLeod Center to take on the UNI Panthers (9-13, 4-5 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Missouri State Bears at UNI Panthers ATS Odds

In their last outing, the Panthers lost a tough one against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 61-60, while the Bears won a close one over the Valparaiso Crusaders, 55-54.

Missouri State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 16.5) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (below their season average of 27.6). For those same stats, Valparaiso was 16.0 and 24.2, respectively. UNI, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 16.0). UNI’s Luke McDonnell had a solid performance, recording 16 points. Meanwhile, Keandre Cook was a key piece for Missouri State with 17 points and five rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Panthers won 71-56. The Panthers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Bears. UNI had a rate of 9.6, while Missouri State posted a mark of 13.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Second-chance points might be hard to find for UNI in this contest. The Panthers rank 283rd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while Missouri State ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).

Missouri State at UNI Betting Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UNI ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Missouri State ranks 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
  • The Bears rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Panthers rank 106th (33.8).
  • The Panthers rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bears rank 94th (3.4).
  • Missouri State averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. UNI ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (11.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.0 points per game (15.5 below their season average).
  • The Panthers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 2.2 for the season.