The Murray State Racers (4-3) will travel to JQH Arena to meet the Missouri State Bears (3-5). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Murray State Racers vs. Missouri State Bears Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Bears fell to the LSU Tigers, 73-58, while the Racers were defeated by the Drake Bulldogs, 63-53.
Murray State had a better free throw rate (0.283 vs. 0.192) while Missouri State held LSU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 36.0). Missouri State’s Josh Hall had a good game, putting up 11 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Murray State was led by Tevin Brown, who recorded 15 points and six rebounds.
The Racers won the only game between these two teams last season, 77-66. Murray State’s 0.536 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Missouri State, who had a mark of 0.438.
Missouri State might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Since last season, Murray State ranks 44th in defensive efficiency while the Bears rank 181st in offensive efficiency.
Murray State vs. Missouri State Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Murray State ranks seventh in assists per game (17.3) while Missouri State ranks 308th (11.0).
- The Bears rank 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Racers rank 139th (21.8).
- Murray State averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Missouri State ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- The Racers rank 67th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Bears rank 286th (32.6).
- Missouri State ranks 110th in blocks per game (3.7) while Murray State ranks 217th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).