The Missouri State Bears (3-1) meet the USC Trojans (2-2) in the Hall of Fame Classic at Sprint Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Missouri State Bears vs. USC Trojans Betting Prediction
The last time the Bears played, they were blown out by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 85-62. Nebraska’s 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Missouri State, who had a mark of 22.2. The Cornhuskers’ mark was better than their season average of 13.4, while the Bears’ was above their season average of 18.4. Keandre Cook was Missouri State’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-19 shooting.
The Trojans lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last matchup, 78-63. Getting to the free throw line was one of Texas Tech’s biggest strengths. They made 30 trips to the line, while USC went just 12 times. Kevin Porter Jr. had a solid game for USC, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-16 shooting.
USC could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, USC ranks 23rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Missouri State has forced the 24th-fewest turnovers (16.0 percent). Furthermore, the Bears rank 301st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.201), while the Trojans rank 30th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.190).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Missouri State ranks 40th in rebounds per game (38.6) while USC ranks 175th (35.3).
The Trojans rank 137th in steals per game (6.3) while the Bears rank 260th (5.0).
USC ranks 73rd in blocks per game (4.0) while Missouri State ranks 149th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Bears rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2) while the Trojans rank 228th (23.2).
USC averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Missouri State ranks 54th in assists allowed per game (11.7).
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