The North Dakota State Bison (3-7) welcome the Missouri State Bears (4-5) to Scheels Center. The Bears will try to snap a five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Missouri State Bears at North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Bison lost to the New Mexico State Aggies, 73-56, while the Bears easily got 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). North Dakota State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.446 vs. 0.477). North Dakota State’s Rocky Kreuser had a solid performance, contributing 23 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Jarred Dixon played a key role for Missouri State with 26 points.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bears won the most recent game 71-58. Missouri State won the rebounding battle. The Bears had 12 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Bison had four and 26, respectively.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. North Dakota State ranks 258th in possessions per game (68.4) and Missouri State is 303rd (67.2) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Missouri State vs. North Dakota State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 90th in rebounds per game (37.5) while North Dakota State ranks 231st (33.3).
- The Bison rank 53rd in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while the Bears rank 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- Missouri State ranks 211th in steals per game (4.9) while North Dakota State ranks 225th (4.6).
