The Missouri State Bears (3-5) go head-to-head with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (4-3) at JQH Arena. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Missouri State Bears ATS Prediction
The Hilltoppers are hoping for a better outcome after their 73-55 loss to the No. 25 Washington Huskies in their last contest. Washington’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Western Kentucky. The Huskies had a rate of 9.8, while the Hilltoppers posted a mark of 21.0. Western Kentucky’s Charles Bassey put together a solid performance, recording 11 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Bears’ last game, they had no trouble getting past the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, 84-50. Missouri State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Oral Roberts. The Bears had a rate of 0.603, while the Golden Eagles posted a mark of 0.336. Jarred Dixon was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting from the field.
The Bears won the sole game against the Hilltoppers last season, 85-80. Missouri State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Western Kentucky. The Bears had a rate of 0.607 while the Hilltoppers posted a mark of 0.464.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Missouri State in this battle. The Bears rank 291st in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.206, while Western Kentucky ranks 18th in FTA rate allowed (0.182) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Western Kentucky vs. Missouri State Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Missouri State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Western Kentucky ranks 61st in steals per game (7.2) while Missouri State ranks 272nd (4.9).
The Bears rank 194th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while the Hilltoppers rank 325th (15.2).
Missouri State averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Western Kentucky ranks 156th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Bears average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. The Hilltoppers rank 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
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