A 12-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the UNI Panthers (17-3, 6-2 MVC), who will be 9.5-point favorites when they square off with the Missouri State Bears (10-11, 4-4 MVC) at McLeod Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 134 points and it is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Missouri State Bears at UNI Panthers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 67-62, while the Bears lost a close one to the Drake Bulldogs, 71-69.
The Panthers knocked down 12 of their 17 free throws (70.6 percent) and held the Ramblers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.424 (below their season average of 0.575). Missouri State, on the other hand, held Drake to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.3 (below their season average of 25.0). UNI was led by Austin Phyfe, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds. Gaige Prim fueled Missouri State with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, AJ Green led the Panthers to an 80-57 win. He scored a game-high 28 points. UNI made 13 of their 22 three pointers (59.1 percent). Missouri State was, on the other hand, 4-14 (28.6 percent).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. UNI ranks 294th in possessions per game (67.0) and Missouri State is 269th (67.6).
Missouri State Bears at UNI Panthers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNI, ATS Winner – UNI, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- UNI ranks 71st in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Missouri State ranks 146th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- The Panthers rank 199th in assists per game (12.1) while the Bears rank 225th (11.4).
- UNI is 14th in the nation with 30.4 rebounds allowed per game while Missouri State is 39th with 31.9 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Panthers rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while the Bears rank 82nd (3.1).
- Missouri State ranks 163rd in steals per game (5.9) while UNI ranks 230th (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Missouri State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
