The Missouri State Bears (3-2) head to Murray State to play the Racers (2-0) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Missouri State Bears vs. Murray State Racers Free Prediction
In the Bears’ last game, they were blown out by the USC Trojans, 99-80. USC’s 0.700 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Missouri State, who had a mark of 0.516. The Trojans’ mark was above their season average of 0.530. Keandre Cook put together a solid game for Missouri State, finishing with 21 points and five rebounds.
The Racers dismantled the Spalding Golden Eagles in their last game, 106-36. The Racers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.0 vs. 15.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.723 vs. 0.284). Ja Morant was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams square off. Murray State ranks 300th in possessions per game (67.2) and Missouri State is 307th (67.0) since last season.
Missouri State Bears at Murray State Racers Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Murray State ranks 93rd in steals per game (6.8) while Missouri State ranks 280th (4.9).
The Racers rank 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while the Bears rank 84th (33.3).
Murray State ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Missouri State ranks 66th (12.0).
The Bears rank 63rd in blocks per game (4.1) while the Racers rank 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Murray State averages 22.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 151st in the nation. Missouri State ranks 184th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
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