Missouri St. Bears vs Evansville Aces Betting Picks & Predictions
The Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) are set to face off against the Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Missouri State is
Game outlook
The Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) are set to face off against the Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Missouri State is coming off two consecutive wins, including a 68-56 victory over Santa Barbara, while Evansville has suffered five straight losses, most recently an 80-43 defeat to Ball State. Missouri State will be without Nick Kramer for this matchup, while Evansville has a healthy roster. Missouri State is favored to win with the current line at Missouri St. -4.5, after opening at -2.5. This game promises to be an intriguing Missouri Valley Conference clash.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears -210 | Aces +170
Spread: Bears -4.5 (-110) | Aces +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 134.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri St. will win straight-up is 68%.
Missouri St. Bears
The Missouri State Bears are currently averaging 75.0 points per game on offense and allowing 71.8 points per game on defense. They are shooting 44.7% overall and 37.7% from 3-point range while holding opponents to 46.2% shooting overall and 32.9% from beyond the arc. Dez White leads the team in scoring with 18.3 points per game, followed by Vincent Brady II with 13.6 points per game. White also leads in assists, averaging 2.7 per game. The team averages 35.8 rebounds per game, with Jalen Hampton leading in that category. Michael Osei-Bonsu leads in steals and Chase Martin in blocked shots. In terms of rankings, Missouri State is ranked 187th in offense and 234th in defense. They are 7-5 on the season and have a power ranking of 126. Offensively, they shoot 44.41% from the field and 68.70% from the free-throw line, with a 37.21% success rate from three-point range. They average 36.00 rebounds per game and 12.64 offensive assists. Defensively, they allow 46.56% shooting from the field and 71.81% from the free-throw line. They allow 32.89% shooting from beyond the arc and average 32.27 defensive rebounds per game. The team averages 13.18 defensive assists and 15.18 turnovers per game.