The Missouri State Bears (4-5) will attempt to end their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the North Dakota State Bison (3-7) at Scheels Center. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Missouri State Bears vs. North Dakota State Bison ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last game, they blew out the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 84-50. Missouri State couldn’t miss, shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Oral Roberts, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of just 29.3. With 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting, Jarred Dixon was the game’s high scorer.
The Bison fell to the New Mexico State Aggies in their last matchup, 73-56. New Mexico State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Aggies had 15 offensive rebounds and 47 total rebounds, while the Bison had five and 31, respectively. North Dakota State’s Rocky Kreuser had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
These two teams split two games last season. In the last game, the Bears won 71-58. Missouri State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 11.8). North Dakota State, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (8-11; 72.7 percent).
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. North Dakota State ranks 258th in possessions per game (68.4) and Missouri State is 303rd (67.2) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Missouri State at North Dakota State Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri State ranks 90th in rebounds per game (37.5) while North Dakota State ranks 231st (33.3).
The Bison average 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. The Bears rank 157th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
Missouri State ranks 211th in steals per game (4.9) while North Dakota State ranks 225th (4.6).
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