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

Game time: December 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena — Springfield, MO

Article updated Dec 7, 1:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Indiana State Sycamores will be facing off against the Missouri State Bears in an upcoming conference matchup at the Great Southern Bank Arena. Both teams are currently

Game outlook

The Indiana State Sycamores will be facing off against the Missouri State Bears in an upcoming conference matchup at the Great Southern Bank Arena. Both teams are currently 5-4 overall and looking to secure their first MVC win of the season. Missouri State holds a slight advantage in recent head-to-head matchups, with a 6-4 record against Indiana State. The Bears are currently favored by 3 points in the upcoming game. For more details on the game and a prediction on the outcome, continue reading this article.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sycamores +141 | Bears -170

Spread: Sycamores +3 (-110) | Bears -3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Missouri St. will win straight-up is 63%.

Indiana St. Sycamores

The Indiana State Sycamores have bounced back from a two-game losing streak with wins over Iona and Tarlton State, covering the spread for the second time in their last three games. They will look to continue their momentum and secure a third straight win in their upcoming game on Saturday. The Sycamores have been strong offensively, averaging 83.1 points per game and shooting efficiently in their last game, making 60.7 percent of their field goals and 44.8 percent of their three-pointers. Samage Teel led the team with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Markus Harding and Bruno Alocen also made significant contributions. Defensively, Indiana State has struggled, allowing an average of 76.8 points per game. They will need to improve defensively in order to secure another win. With a power ranking of 119, the Sycamores are ranked 59th in offense, scoring an average of 82.63 points per game, and 302nd in defense, allowing an average of 77.50 points per game. They have a record of 5-4 this season, with a 4-4 record against the spread. Indiana State's offensive stats include shooting 46.86% of field goals and 74.17% of free throws, along with making an average of 34.94% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 43.50% of field goals and 67.47% of free throws. Overall, the Sycamores will need to continue their strong offensive performance while improving on defense in order to secure another victory in their upcoming game.

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Missouri St. Bears Analysis

The Missouri State Bears ended their two-game losing streak with a win over Oral Roberts, covering the spread for the second consecutive game. They are now looking to continue their momentum and secure their first conference win of the season in their upcoming game. The Bears have been averaging 77 points per game, shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 52.6 percent from three-point range in their last game. Dez White led the team with 18 points and five assists, supported by Zaxton King with 12 points and Jalen Hampton with 11 points and eight rebounds. Defensively, Missouri State has been struggling, allowing an average of 73.3 points per game. They gave up 67 points in their last game and will need a strong defensive effort to secure another win. With a power ranking of 82, the Bears are currently ranked #150 for offense and #256 for defense. They have a record of 5-3 overall and 6-1 against the spread. In their upcoming game, they will face Indiana State, who has lost their last three matchups against Missouri State. On offense, the Bears have been shooting 41.90% from the field, 71.28% from the free-throw line, and 35.29% from three-point range. They average 38.71 rebounds per game and have 12.00 offensive assists per game. Defensively, Missouri State allows opponents to shoot 44.23% from the field, 71.60% from the free-throw line, and 30.50% from three-point range. They average 36.14 defensive rebounds per game and have 12.57 defensive assists per game. Overall, the Bears will need to maintain their strong offense and improve their defense to secure another victory in their upcoming game.

Missouri State Bears poised for victory against struggling Sycamores in upcoming matchup

The Bears have secured victories in three consecutive home games, contrasting with the Sycamores' split results during their recent two road games. Missouri State holds a competitive advantage in the upcoming matchup due to their effective shooting performance, boasting a field goal percentage of over 46% in home games and a 40% success rate with three-pointers in their previous three games. Their strong rebounding efforts, averaging 11 offensive rebounds per home game, provide them with additional scoring opportunities. Moreover, the team has demonstrated improved ball control and an impressive average of over 10 steals per game. Conversely, the Sycamores struggle defensively, allowing an average of more than 84 points per road game and committing over 16 turnovers per game away from home. Given these factors, it is advisable to favor Missouri State in covering the spread for this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw Sycamores vs Bears archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Sycamores vs Bears matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Indiana St. Sycamores+125 → +165Moved
  • Moneyline · Missouri St. Bears-149 → -195Moved
  • Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores+3 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Missouri St. Bears-3 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 148.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Indiana St. Sycamores
11-21 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Missouri St. Bears
16-18 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-07T06:16:04.544Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-08Missouri St. Bears 59 · Indiana St. Sycamores 75
  • 2024-02-10Indiana St. Sycamores 73 · Missouri St. Bears 71
  • 2024-01-16Missouri St. Bears 66 · Indiana St. Sycamores 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Missouri St. Bears 80-77

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Missouri St. Bears 80-77 on December 7, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Indiana St. Sycamores' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-37. Against SportsJaw's recorded Indiana St. Sycamores +4.5 (-110) spread, Indiana St. Sycamores covered, while the 157 combined points finished over the recorded total of 148.5.

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