Missouri St. Bears vs Indiana St. Sycamores Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this upcoming basketball game, Missouri State will be facing off against Indiana State in Indiana. Missouri State has a record of 19-12 against Indiana State historically, but Indiana State has won the last four matchups. Indiana State is currently the betting favorite at -4.5, with the line remaining unchanged. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Missouri State falling to Drake and Indiana State losing to Northern Iowa. Stay tuned for our prediction on this exciting Wednesday night matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears +165 | Sycamores -203

Spread: Bears +4.5 (-110) | Sycamores -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 67%.

Missouri St. Bears

Missouri State suffered a tough loss in overtime against Drake, marking their ninth consecutive defeat. The Bears are currently 7-14 overall and are at the bottom of the MVC with a 0-10 conference record this season. Despite leading at one point in the game, Missouri State struggled to maintain their momentum and ultimately fell short in overtime. Michael Osei-Bonsu led the team with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. Overall, the Bears have struggled offensively, ranking 295th in the nation in scoring offense with 69.6 points per game. Their defense is also below average, allowing 72.6 points per contest. Dez White leads the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game, while Vincent Brady II and Zaxton King provide solid secondary scoring. Missouri State shoots 44% from the field as a team and struggles with free throws, making just 66.7% of their chances. Defensive struggles continue for the Bears, as they allow opponents to shoot 47.49% from the field and 36.05% from three-point range. Despite these challenges, the Bears continue to compete and work towards improvement under coach Cuonzo Martin.