JQH Arena will host Indiana State Sycamores vs Missouri State Bears action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Missouri State Bears betting line as 1-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Missouri State Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Missouri State Bears are 10-15 so far on the season, and 10-13-1 ATS vs the number. The Indiana State Sycamores, meanwhile, are 13-12 and 13-10-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Missouri State go 15-9 and the Indiana State Sycamores go 12-12 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Missouri State Bears rated this week at No. 208 and the Indiana State Sycamores sitting at No. 91.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Missouri State's No. 223-ranked scoring average of 67.2 PPG, against a Indiana State Sycamores defense rated No. 96 and allowing 68.88 PPG. The Missouri State Bears FG% has averaged 41.57% to date this season, more than the Indiana State Sycamores shooters have managed so far (40.93% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sycamores got 21 points from Niels Bunschoten, but it was Southern Illinois that prevailed in a 85-78 final on Wednesday at Hulman Center.
The Bears got 20 points from Chris Kendrix, but it was Northern Iowa that prevailed in a 83-69 final on Wednesday at McLeod Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana State at Illinois State, Wednesday, February 17th
Missouri State at Wichita State, Thursday, February 18th