The Indiana State Sycamores (12-8, 5-4 MVC) will be at JQH Arena to meet the Missouri State Bears (10-12, 4-5 MVC) in a MVC matchup. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Indiana State Sycamores at Missouri State Bears Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bears got blown out by the UNI Panthers, 95-66, while the Sycamores edged the Drake Bulldogs, 58-56.
Indiana State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 24.2) and a turnover percentage of 15.8 (better than their season average of 16.0). Drake put up marks of 12.0 and 25.1, respectively, for those same stats. Missouri State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (17.0 vs. 17.2). Tulio Da Silva played well for Missouri State with 11 points and seven rebounds. Jordan Barnes, meanwhile led the way for Indiana State, putting up 16 points.
The Bears dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent game, Missouri State won 67-61. Missouri State had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 22.1). Indiana State, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.1 vs. 25.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Missouri State ranks 268th in possessions per game (67.6) and Indiana State is 312th (66.4). Furthermore, the Sycamores rank 303rd in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while the Bears rank 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).
Indiana State Sycamores at Missouri State Bears Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Missouri State ranks 110th in rebounds per game (36.6) while Indiana State ranks 254th (32.3).
- The Bears rank 215th in three pointers attempted per game (19.4) while the Sycamores rank 236th (18.7).
- The Sycamores rank 154th in assists per game (12.9) while the Bears rank 233rd (11.3).
- Indiana State ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Missouri State ranks 109th (6.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Sycamores’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 2.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
