Missouri State Bears take on Bulldogs in NCAA basketball test

Missouri State BearsAlabama A&M Bulldogs
Dec 18, 8:00 PM | Elmore Gymnasium

Missouri State Bears vs Alabama A&M Bulldogs Odds

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The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Alabama A&M and Missouri State on Tuesday, with the host Bulldogs trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.

The Bears will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 1-5 ATS against the number this season, while the Bulldogs are 0-0 ATS. Missouri State is 1-2 on the totals; Alabama A&M is 0-0.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 316-rated Bulldogs and the No. 194-ranked Bears, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 60-50 result in favor of the Bears.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Alabama A&M's No. 300 nationally ranked offense (60.2 points per game) against a Bears defense that sits as the No. 118 at 62.7 PPG. The Bulldogs have been averaging 37.7% from the field, less than the Bears have managed so far this season (38% on average).

Defensively, Missouri State features the nation's No. 87-rated defense on the road, allowing 64.8 points per game. Alabama A&M, meanwhile, comes in at No. 53 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Missouri State, they were a 62-54 loser as they battled Valparaiso at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 7-point underdog. Marcus Marshall scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Bears to a win (they lost 62-54 to Valparaiso at JQH Arena on Saturday).

Alabama A&M was a 71-46 loser in its last match on the road against Vanderbilt. Alabama A&M was run off the court by the Commodores on Saturday as Vanderbilt routed them 71-46 at Memorial Gymnasium.


Missouri State Bears Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
After playing Valparaiso are 1-0
After a loss are 1-9


A few Bears at Bulldogs trends to consider:
Missouri State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road


Next up:
Missouri State at New Mexico State, Saturday, December 22
Alabama A&M at Arkansas, Saturday, December 22

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