Missouri State Bears vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Prediction

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-6) welcome the Missouri State Bears (4-6) to Convocation Center. The Bears can end a six-game road losing streak. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Missouri State Bears at Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Red Wolves lost big to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, 94-73, while the Bears dismantled 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). Arkansas State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.7 vs. 20.8). Ty Cockfield II was a key piece for Arkansas State with 24 points and six assists. Jarred Dixon led the way for Missouri State, contributing 26 points.

Keandre Cook and Dixon have played well over the last five games for Missouri State. Cook has averaged 0 points per game, while Dixon has recorded 0 points a game during that span.

Missouri State Bears at Arkansas State Red Wolves Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Arkansas State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Arkansas State ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Missouri State ranks 248th (27.3).
  • The Red Wolves rank 139th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while the Bears rank 230th (16.4).
  • Arkansas State ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.5) while Missouri State ranks 165th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
  • The Red Wolves rank 43rd in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Bears rank 227th (33.1).
  • Arkansas State ranks 42nd in blocks per game (4.4) while Missouri State ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
  • The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri State has been defeated by an average of 3.6 points.