Missouri State Bears (10-7) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (13-3)
January 16, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana State Sycamores -12.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The Missouri State Bears look for a win after splitting their last 12 games. The Indiana State Sycamores look for a win after winning 10 of their last 12 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Missouri State Bears vs Indiana State Sycamores prediction.
Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears rebounded from losses to Bradley and Murray State with a win over Evansville. The Missouri State Bears are averaging 70.9 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 40.3 percent shooting. Alston Mason is averaging 17.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Donovan Clay is averaging 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Chance Moore is the third double-digit scorer and Matthew Lee is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Missouri State Bears are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri State Bears are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores recently beat Northern Iowa and Belmont, while losing to Drake. The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 86.4 points on 51.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Isaiah Swope is averaging 18.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Ryan Conwell is averaging 15.3 points and 5.2 rebounds. Robbie Avila is the third double-digit scorer and Jayson Kent is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 41.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game. Indiana State is 14-3 in the MVC standings.
Missouri State Bears vs Indiana State Sycamores prediction
The Indiana State Sycamores are the more talented team with an elite offense, and they’re at home, so I can understand why they’re big favorites here. However, this line seems a bit crazy when you consider the Missouri State Bears have held their own this season, and they’re a profitable 9-7-1 ATS on the season. Also, Missouri State has won 8 of the last 10 meetings against Indiana State. The Missouri State Bears are a well above average defensive team and can hang in this game. Give me the points.
