The Oregon State Beavers (5-1) go head-to-head against the Missouri State Bears (3-4) at Gill Coliseum. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Missouri State Bears at Oregon State Beavers ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last game, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Air Force Falcons, 88-69. Air Force launched 28 three pointers, making 17 of them (60.7 percent). Missouri State, on the other hand, was 5-17 (29.4 percent). Tulio Da Silva was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
The Beavers barely escaped the Long Beach State 49ers in their last game, 75-72. Oregon State’s 10.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Long Beach State, who had a rate of 13.6. The Beavers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.8. Ethan Thompson was the game’s high scorer with 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams battle. Oregon State ranks 282nd in possessions per game (67.7) and Missouri State is 309th (67.1) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Oregon State ranks 120th in steals per game (6.5) while Missouri State ranks 272nd (5.0).
The Bears rank 200th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while the Beavers rank 289th (18.4).
Missouri State ranks 63rd in blocks per game (4.1) while Oregon State ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
The Beavers average 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 89th in the country. The Bears rank 94th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
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