Missouri State vs South Dakota State Prediction 11-26-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Missouri State vs South Dakota State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th at the John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Missouri State Bears Betting Preview

The Missouri State Bears are 4-2 this year after they lost to Boston College in overtime by a score of 76-74 in their last game. Missouri State scored 38 points in the second half to force overtime, but they allowed 12 points in the overtime for the loss. The Bears shot 41.4% from the field, 23.1% on three pointers, and 79.3% on free throws in the game. Dez White led Missouri State with 25 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bears defeated High Point by a score of 71-61 and UT-Arlington by a score of 78-68. Missouri State has scored 83 points per game and they have allowed 73.6 points against per game, while also averaging 40.8 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Dez White is averaging 16.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Missouri State is shooting 44.1% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this year. 

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Preview

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 5-2 this season after they lost to Boise State by a score of 83-82 in their last game. South Dakota State trailed 44-42 at the half, but they did score 40 points in the second half for the close loss. The Jackrabbits shot 45.9% from the field, 42.1% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Oscar Cluff led South Dakota State with 19 points and 14 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Jackrabbits defeated Duquesne by a score of 71-60 and Southern Miss by a score of 101-76. South Dakota State has scored 81.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.8 points against per game, while also averaging 42.2 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Oscar Cluff is averaging 17.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while South Dakota State is shooting 48.3% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why South Dakota State will beat Missouri State

• South Dakota State has won seven of its last eight day games.

Missouri State vs South Dakota State Prediction 

These two teams will meet in the third place game of the Cayman Islands Classic here, as both teams picked up a loss in their last game. Both teams have won three of their last four games, but South Dakota State has been the better shooting team to start the season. I think these two teams are very evenly matched and we should be in for a great game, but I like South Dakota State to sneak away with this one.