Indiana State vs Missouri State Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/26/23
Missouri State Bears (15-14) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (20-10)
February 26, 2023 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana State Sycamores -7.5 / Missouri State Bears +7.5; Over/Under: +139
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The Missouri State Bears and Indiana State Sycamores meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Hulman Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Missouri State Bears Betting Preview
The Missouri State Bears are averaging 65.8 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 63.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Donovan Clay is averaging 11.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Chance Moore is averaging 11.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Alston Mason is grabbing 2.2 rebounds and Bryan Trimble Jr. is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Missouri State Bears are shooting 33.4 percent from beyond the arc and 62.9 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri State Bears are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
The Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 79.2 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Courvoisier McCauley is averaging 16.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Cooper Neese is averaging 10.5 points and 4.2 rebounds. Cameron Henry is the third double-digit scorer and Robbie Avila is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Missouri State vs Indiana State Trends
The Bears are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games and 1-7-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Sycamores are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The under is 11-5 in Bears last 16 Sunday games. The over is 4-1 in Sycamores last 5 home games. The underdog is 22-6-1 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Missouri State Bears are worth a look in the underdog role because they’re a feisty bunch that competes. However, Indiana State is a completely different level as it beats teams into the ground most nights and that includes winning at home by an average of 15.1 points. Indiana State is 10-3 ATS at home. I’ll lay the chalk.
