The Missouri State Bears (4-6) will try to end their six-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-6) at Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
Missouri State Bears vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they thoroughly outplayed the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 84-50. Missouri State’s 0.603 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Oral Roberts, who had a mark of 0.336. Missouri State rallied around Jarred Dixon, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting.
The Red Wolves were blown out by the Abilene Christian Wildcats in their last outing, 94-73. One of Abilene Christian’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 31 free throw attempts, while Arkansas State had 24. With 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting, Ty Cockfield II was Arkansas State’s high scorer.
Keandre Cook and Dixon have been playing well over the last five games for Missouri State. Cook has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Dixon has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Missouri State Bears vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas State ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Missouri State ranks 248th (27.3).
The Red Wolves rank 43rd in rebounds per game (39.5) while the Bears rank 227th (33.1).
Arkansas State averages 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 42nd in the nation. Missouri State ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Red Wolves rank 139th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while the Bears rank 230th (16.4).
Arkansas State averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Missouri State ranks 165th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri State has been defeated by an average of 3.6 points.
During their last five games, the Red Wolves have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
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