The Missouri State Bears (4-7) challenge the UAPB Golden Lions (3-8) at JQH Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
UAPB Golden Lions at Missouri State Bears Free Prediction
In the Golden Lions’ last contest, they were topped by the San Diego State Aztecs, 76-60. San Diego State’s 15.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over UAPB, who had a mark of 22.5. Martaveous McKnight was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 12-for-26 shooting.
The Bears had no trouble getting past the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles in their last matchup, 84-50. Missouri State’s 0.603 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Oral Roberts, who had a rate of 0.336. Jarred Dixon was the game’s leading scorer with 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. McKnight (0 points) has been great for the Golden Lions while Keandre Cook (0 points) has made great contributions to the Bears.
UAPB at Missouri State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UAPB ranks 56th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Missouri State ranks 238th (26.6).
The Golden Lions average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. The Bears rank 151st in steals allowed per game (7.5).
Missouri State ranks 149th in assists per game (13.1) while UAPB ranks 215th in assists allowed per game (16.8).
The Bears average 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Golden Lions rank 85th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Golden Lions’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 13.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 76.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
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