The Missouri State Bears (6-5) will travel to the Stuart Siegel Center to go head-to-head against the VCU Rams (7-2). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.
Missouri State Bears at VCU Rams ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Rams defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 69-57, while the Bears won big over the Arkansas State Red Wolves 75-53.
Missouri State dominated every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.488) and a free throw rate of 0.432 (above their season average of 0.236). Arkansas State had marks of 0.406 and 0.292, respectively, for those same stats. The Rams, meanwhile, made 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent), while the Monarchs had a turnover percentage of 22.7 (above their season average of 15.9). Marcus Santos-Silva was a key piece for VCU with 13 points. Keandre Cook played well for Missouri State, putting up 17 points.
When considering effective field goal percentage, VCU should have a considerable edge. Since last season, the Rams defense ranks 81st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.440), while the Missouri State offense ranks 196th in effective field goal percentage (0.512). Furthermore, the Bears rank 321st in turnover percentage (19.4 percent), while the Rams rank first in opponents’ turnover percentage (24.4 percent).
Missouri State Bears vs. VCU Rams Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VCU, ATS Winner – VCU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Missouri State ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while VCU ranks 174th (35.8).
- The Rams rank 134th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while the Bears rank 244th (19.7).
- VCU is 17th in the nation with 10.6 assists allowed per game while Missouri State is 30th with 11.7 assists allowed per game.
- The Rams rank sixth in steals per game (8.4) while the Bears rank 134th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- VCU ranks sixth in blocks per game (4.9) while Missouri State ranks 134th (3.7).