It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the UNI Panthers (9-13, 4-5 MVC) welcome the Missouri State Bears (11-11, 5-4 MVC) to the McLeod Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Missouri State Bears vs. UNI Panthers Free Prediction
The last time the Bears played, they beat the Valparaiso Crusaders, 55-54. The Bears had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 16.5) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 vs. 24.2). With 17 points on 6-for-16 shooting, Keandre Cook was the top scorer from either team.
The Panthers lost a close one to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in their last contest, 61-60. Loyola Chicago’s free throw rate was their largest strength over UNI. The Ramblers had a rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.233), while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.059 (below their season average of 0.231). Luke McDonnell had a solid game for UNI, leading the team in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Panthers won the last contest 71-56. The Panthers had a better turnover percentage (9.6 vs. 13.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.433).
It could be a tough game for UNI on the offensive glass. The Panthers rank 283rd in offensive rebounding percentage (25.4 percent), while Missouri State ranks 46th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
Missouri State vs. UNI Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNI ranks 66th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Missouri State ranks 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
The Panthers rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bears rank 94th (3.4).
Missouri State averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. UNI ranks 128th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
The Bears rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Panthers rank 106th (33.8).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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