The Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) square off against the Missouri Tigers (1-0) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Missouri Tigers vs. Iowa State Cyclones Free Prediction
The Tigers will be looking for a similar result after beating the Central Arkansas Bears in their last matchup, 68-55. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 vs. 17.1) and had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 16.8). Missouri was lifted by Mark Smith, who was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Cyclones played, they easily got past the Alabama State Hornets, 79-53. The Cyclones had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 23.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (16.7 vs. 25.2). Michael Jacobson was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
The Tigers won the sole game against the Cyclones last season, 74-59. The Tigers made 10 of their 13 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.627 vs. 0.443).
Iowa State might struggle to score as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Missouri ranks 78th in defensive efficiency, while the Cyclones rank 186th in offensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Tigers, who rank 49th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.279), will square off against the Cyclones, who rank 26th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.186).
Missouri Tigers at Iowa State Cyclones Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri averages 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. Iowa State ranks 286th in three pointers allowed per game (24.8).
Mizzou ranks 69th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while the Cyclones rank 268th (37.4).
Missouri ranks 34th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Iowa State ranks 218th (14.3).
The Cyclones rank 58th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Tigers rank 158th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Missouri ranks 239th in steals per game (5.2) while Iowa State ranks 248th (5.0).
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