Indiana State vs Missouri State Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/10/24
Missouri State (14-10) vs Indiana State (21-3)
Game Info: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Great Southern Bank Arena)
Betting Odds: Missouri State +6.5 -- Over/Under: 152.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Indiana State Sycamores will play the Missouri State Bears in MVC game on Saturday afternoon at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. Indiana State has won eight games in a row, while Missouri State has won four of their last five. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Indiana State vs Missouri State prediction.
Indiana State Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores are 21-3 (12-1) this year after they defeated Valpo by a score of 101-61 in their last game. Indiana State led 50-36 at halftime and they scored 51 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Sycamores shot 61.3% from the field and were +21 in rebounding margin in the game. Indiana State has won eight games in a row and their only conference loss came on the road against Drake. The Sycamores are scoring 86.1 points per game with 36 rebounds per game and 17.4 assists per game, while allowing 72 points against per game this year. Isaiah Swope is averaging 17.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Indiana State is shooting 51.1% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 39.8% on three pointers this season.
Missouri State Preview
The Missouri State Bears are 14-10 (6-7) this season after they lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 72-65 in their last game. Missouri State led 32-30 at the half, but they were out scored 42-33 in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 42% from the field and were +6 in rebounding margin in the game. Missouri State had won their previous four games against Belmont, SIU, Valpo, and Drake. The Bears are scoring 71.8 points per game with 39.3 rebounds per game and 12.2 assists per game, while giving up 70.8 points against per game this season. Alston Mason is averaging 18.3 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, and 3.9 assists per game. Missouri State is shooting 43.7% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 32.1% on three pointers this year.
Indiana State vs Missouri State Betting Prediction
Indiana State comes into this game in first place in the MVC standings and they are one of the top mid major programs this season, but they will be on the road here. The Sycamores are scoring 86.1 points per game with 51.1% field goal shooting, but their defense has had some issues. Missouri State is 6-7 within the conference, but they have played very well over the last five games. The Bears are only shooting 43.7% from the field, which is much worse than Indiana State, and I just don’t see how Missouri State will be able to keep pace with Indiana State. Take the Sycamores in this game.
David’s Pick Indiana State -6.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
