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Murray State Racers Favored to Win Against Missouri State Bears in Missouri Valley Conference Matchup

The Murray State Racers are set to face off against the Missouri State Bears in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup. Murray State currently holds an 11-11 record and is looking to bounce back after losing their last two games. Missouri State, on the other hand, has struggled this season with a 7-15 record and is still winless in conference play. Despite being the underdog, the Racers are favored to win by 2.5 points. Keep an eye on this game for potential betting opportunities and check out expert NCAAB picks for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Racers -137 | Bears +113
• Spread: Racers -2.5 (-110) | Bears +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 131 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 58%.

Murray St. vs Missouri St. Stats

Murray St. Racers

Murray State Racers have had a challenging season with an average of 74.6 points scored per game and allowing an average of 70.7 points per game. JaCobi Wood leads the team in scoring with 13.6 points per game, while AJ Ferguson follows close behind with 12.1 points per game. The team shoots 45.2% and 35.8% from 3-point territory. Defensively, opponents shoot 46.0% overall and 30.9% from 3-point range against the Racers. Murray State's power ranking is at 192, with a ranking of 188 in offense and 143 in defense. The team has a record of 11-11 for the season. Murray State averages 33.52 rebounds per game, with Kylen Milton leading in steals and Nick Ellington in blocked shots per game. Overall, the team faces challenges in field goal defense but shows strength in defensive assists and limiting turnovers.

Missouri St. Bears Analysis

The Missouri State Bears have an average of 69.5 points scored and 72.6 points allowed per game. They shoot 44.2% overall and 35.8% from 3-point territory, while allowing opponents to shoot 47.1% overall and 35.9% from 3-point territory. Dez White leads the team in scoring with 15.2 points per game, followed by Vincent Brady II with 13.0 points per game. White also leads in assists with 2.5 per game, while Michael Osei-Bonsu leads in rebounds with 7.3 boards per contest. White leads in steals with 2.5 per game, and Osei-Bonsu averages 0.5 blocked shots per game. The Bears have a power ranking of 286 and are ranked #294 for offense and #222 for defense. They have a 7-15 overall record. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounding, the Bears rank #227 in field goal percentage, #324 in free throw percentage, #69 in 3-point percentage, and #310 in rebounds per game. On defense, they rank #340 in field goal percentage allowed, #220 in free throw percentage allowed, and #323 in 3-point percentage allowed. The Bears average 12.10 offensive assists, 13.14 turnovers, 13.43 defensive assists, and 13.19 turnovers per game.

Murray State Dominates Matchups Against Struggling Missouri State

Murray State has demonstrated consistent success against Missouri State with six out of the last eight head-to-head matchups resulting in them covering the spread. Currently averaging 74.6 points per game, Murray State boasts a 35.8% 3-point shooting percentage, ranking 90th in the nation. This statistic aligns with Missouri State's defensive vulnerability as opponents have been successful in shooting 35.9% from long range against the Bears. On the other hand, Missouri State has faced struggles, losing their last 10 games and maintaining a 4-6 ATS record during this period. Additionally, Missouri State remains winless in conference play with a record of 0-11. Their defense allows opponents to shoot 47.1% overall, placing them 338th in the country, and 35.9% from 3-point territory, placing them 317th in the nation.

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