The Missouri State Bears and Miami Hurricanes collide tonight in the second round of the NIT.

The Bears advanced to the second round with an 89-76 win over Murray State as a 9-point favorite, while the Hurricanes knocked off Florida Atlantic 85-62 as a 9.5-point chalk. The Hurricanes are a 4.5-point favorite tonight while the total was set at 134.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Hurricanes, most recently No. 71 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Bears, who rate No. 139 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 75-72 victory for the Bears.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Miami's No. 94-rated squad against Missouri State's No. 261-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Miami rates No. 27 in the country with 8 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 113 nationally with 6.7 per match.

Defensively, Missouri State features the nation's No. 55-rated defense on the road, allowing 65.8 points per game. Miami, meanwhile, comes in at No. 103 nationally in scoring at home.

Missouri State won its last outing, an 89-76 result against Murray State on March 15. They covered in that game as a 9-point favorite. The Bears got 23 points from Jermaine Mallett as Missouri State ran past Murray State 89-76 on Tuesday at JQH Arena.

In their last action, Miami was an 85-62 Sportsbook at home against Florida Atlantic. They covered the 9.5–point spread as favorites. Miami cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Florida Atlantic out of the gym and running up an 85-62 score at BankUnited Center.


Missouri State Bears Trends:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Miami Hurricanes Trends:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
After playing Florida Atlantic are 8-2
After a win are 3-7

A few Bears at Hurricanes trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Missouri State's last 5 games on the road
Missouri State is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Missouri State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Missouri State is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Miami is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home