Missouri State Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers NCAA College Basketball Betting

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Missouri State Bears at E.A. Diddle Arena on Friday in NCAA hoops betting.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Missouri State Bears opened as -1.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Missouri State Bears vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 15-17 so far on the season, and 11-18-1 ATS vs the number. The Missouri State Bears, meanwhile, are 17-16 and 13-17 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Western Kentucky go 10-18-2 and the Missouri State Bears go 21-9 on betting totals.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 198 (Western Kentucky) and the No. 227 (Missouri State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Western Kentucky's No. 174-rated squad against Missouri State's No. 93-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Western Kentucky rates No. 183 in the country with 6.69 per game, while their foes tonight, the Missouri State Bears rank No. 83 nationally with 8.18 per match.