The Missouri State Bears will try to cover the point spread at JQH Arena on Wednesday when they get a visit from the Bradley Braves in NCAA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Missouri State Bears were listed as -5-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Bradley Braves vs Missouri State Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Missouri State Bears bring a 17-12 record (11-15 ATS) to this tilt against the 18-11 Braves, who are 15-12-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Missouri State go 9-16-1 so far and the Bradley Braves go 10-17-1.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 206-ranked Missouri State Bears and the No. 160-rated Bradley Braves in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Missouri State's No. 206-ranked offense, averaging 70.1 PPG, against a Braves defense that ranks No. 17 at 64.45 PPG. The Bears field goal percentage has averaged 43.68% so far, more than the Braves marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.89% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Bradley suffered a 77-64 loss against Valparaiso on Saturday, getting 19 points from Donte Thomas in a losing effort at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Missouri State got 14 points from Alize Johnson but lost anyway, 67-63, to Drake on Sunday at JQH Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Bradley home to Indiana State, Saturday, February 24th
Missouri State at Northern Iowa, Saturday, February 24th