The Arkansas State Red Wolves (7-2) will travel to JQH Arena to meet the Missouri State Bears (5-5). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Missouri State Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bears easily got past the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 86-62, while the Red Wolves edged the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 66-63.
The Red Wolves made 14 of their 17 free throws (82.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 16.0 (better than their season average of 18.2). Meanwhile, Missouri State played a perfect game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.228) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (below their season average of 36.8). Mississippi Valley State was 0.102 and 14.6, respectively, for those same stats. Keandre Cook played well for Missouri State with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Arkansas State rallied around Marquis Eaton, who recorded 15 points and six rebounds.
The Red Wolves won the only game between these two teams last season, 71-63. Arkansas State made good use of their 35 trips to the charity stripe, making 30 of them (85.7 percent). Missouri State, on the other hand, was 21-26 (80.8 percent).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Missouri State ranks 280th in possessions per game (66.1) and Arkansas State is 284th (70.0) dating back to last season.
Arkansas State Red Wolves at Missouri State Bears Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 51st in rebounds per game (33.0) while Arkansas State ranks 255th (36.5).
- The Red Wolves rank 61st in steals per game (6.1) while the Bears rank 149th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- Arkansas State ranks 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Missouri State ranks 100th (19.5).
- The Bears rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.9) while the Red Wolves rank 205th (13.4).
- Arkansas State ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Missouri State ranks 104th (3.1).