College basketball betting interest will be high on Wednesday when the Shockers of Wichita State hit the hard court against the Bears of Missouri State.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Missouri State Bears betting line as 12.5-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Wichita State Shockers vs Missouri State Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wichita State Shockers will look to cover the spread vs the Missouri State Bears on Wednesday, as the Shockers are 6-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bears are 7-8 ATS. Wichita State is 6-7 against the total, while Missouri State is 8-7 versus the total betting line.
The Bears - Shockers odds would favor the Shockers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Missouri State is rated No. 244 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Wichita State is at No. 17.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Missouri State has the nation's No. 235-rated offensive output, at 66.25 PPG. The visiting Wichita State Shockers defense ranks No. 19 allowing on average 62.87 PPG. The Bears FG% has averaged 41.8% so far, less than the Missouri State Shockers marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.12% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Shockers blew out Southern Illinois on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 83-58 win at SIU Arena.
The Bears got 16 points from Dequon Miller as Missouri State ran past Loyola of Chicago 56-54 on Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wichita State home to Indiana State, Sunday, January 17th
Missouri State at Bradley, Saturday, January 16th