The Missouri Tigers (8-3) take on the Morehead State Eagles (4-8) at Mizzou Arena. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Morehead State Eagles at Missouri Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they blew out the Kentucky Christian Knights, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). Morehead State was lifted by Malek Green, who was the team’s high scorer with 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Tigers were victorious over the Central Arkansas Bears in their last outing, 68-55. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.2 vs. 17.1) and had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 16.8). Mark Smith was the top scorer from either team with 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting from the field.
Jordan Walker has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Morehead State.
Getting to the line might be rare for Morehead State in this battle. The Eagles currently rank 306th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.190, while Missouri ranks 44th in FTA rate allowed (0.183).
Morehead State at Missouri ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Missouri ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Morehead State ranks 189th (37.5).
The Tigers rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Eagles rank 168th (14.6).
Missouri ranks 34th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Morehead State ranks 138th (4.8).
The Tigers rank 44th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Eagles rank 106th (6.8).
Missouri ranks 148th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while Morehead State ranks 180th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 3.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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