The Missouri Tigers (1-1) battle against the Kennesaw State Owls (1-2) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Kennesaw State Owls vs. Missouri Tigers ATS Prediction
The Owls are trying to rebound after their 74-60 loss to the Samford Bulldogs in their last matchup. Samford’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Kennesaw State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.138, while the Owls posted a mark of 0.098. Bobby Parker was the game’s leading scorer with 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
In the Tigers’ previous outing, they fell to the Iowa State Cyclones, 76-59. Iowa State’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Missouri. The Cyclones had a rate of 9.5, while the Tigers posted a mark of 32.7. Missouri’s Mark Smith had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting.
Missouri could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they clash against one of the country’s worst offenses. Since last season, the Tigers rank 20th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.467), while Kennesaw State is 272nd in effective field goal percentage (0.493).
Kennesaw State vs. Missouri Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri ranks 76th in three pointers attempted per game (24.3) while Kennesaw State ranks 333rd (14.8).
The Tigers rank 33rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Owls rank 245th (14.6).
Kennesaw State ranks 55th in steals per game (7.2) while Missouri ranks 257th (5.1).
The Tigers rank 91st in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Owls rank 263rd (33.3).
Kennesaw State averages 3.2 blocks per game, which is ranked 159th in the NCAA. Missouri ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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