The Missouri State Bears (4-5) welcome the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-7) to JQH Arena. The Delta Devils can end a seven-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Missouri State Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bears won a close one over the Murray State Racers 71-69, while the Delta Devils won big over the North American Stallions 124-70.
Mississippi Valley State played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 17.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 23.4). North American was 34.4 and 25.7, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Missouri State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Murray State. The Bears had a rate of 0.518 (above their season average of 0.474), while the Racers posted a mark of 0.415 (below their season average of 0.526). Missouri State rallied around Tulio Da Silva, who finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Caleb Hunter played well for Mississippi Valley State, finishing with 32 points and five rebounds.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-breaking Delta Devils will look to push the more grind-it-out Bears. Since last season, the Delta Devils rank 51st in possessions per game while the Bears are 322nd.
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Missouri State Bears ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 318th (41.8).
- The Bears rank 99th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Delta Devils rank 229th (2.3).
- Missouri State averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 123rd in the country. Mississippi Valley State ranks 157th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Bears rank 91st in assists allowed per game (12.0) while the Delta Devils rank 297th (16.4).
- Missouri State ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Mississippi Valley State ranks 242nd (23.8).