Indiana State vs Missouri State Basketball Picks 3-8-24

The Missouri State Bears and Indiana State Sycamores face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown in the Missouri Valley Tournament at the Enterprise Center. 

It’s NCAA Tournament or bust for Indiana State

Anything less than winning this conference tournament will be a major disappointment for Indiana State. This is a team that should have a lot of confidence but also has all kinds of pressure. In the last game against Murray State, Indiana State scored 89 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. Two games ago against Evansville, Indiana State was able to secure the 85-67 victory. Robbie Avila is the star of the show and he’s averaging 17.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. 

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Missouri State Coming off a Big Win on Thursday

Missouri State is coming off a big win on Thursday against Murray State. The defense sure was impressive giving up only 35 points, and they ended up winning by 25 points. At halftime they were up 27-14 and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Missouri State is averaging 71.6 points while their defense is givng up 71.2 points per game. Guard Alston Mason has been the top player averaging 17.6 points while shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from behind the three point line. Missouri State is going to need the defense to be good here. 

Missouri State vs Indiana State Betting Prediction

Indiana State is going to put on a show here. Indiana State is an elite offensive team and in the last game they scored 89 points. On tired legs, Missouri State is going to struggle to keep up, and that is going to be the difference here. Missouri State is going to finish with under 70 points and Indiana State is going to win this game with ease. Back Indiana State to cover the spread here. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.