Lindenwood vs Missouri State Prediction 12/23/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Lindenwood vs Missouri State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 23rd at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Lindenwood Lions Betting Preview

The Lindenwood Lions are 8-4 this season after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 109-52 in their last game. Lindenwood led 59-29 at halftime and added 50 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Lions shot 54% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Anias Futrell led Lindenwood with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Jadis Jones added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Lindenwood defeated Western Illinois by a score of 92-76 and a non-D1 team by a score of 110-44. The Lions have scored 84.6 points per game with 42.8 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.6 points against per game this season. Jadis Jones is averaging 16.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while Anias Futrell is averaging 15.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Lions. Lindenwood is shooting 47.9% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

Missouri State Bears Betting Preview

The Missouri State Bears are 5-5 this year after they defeated Oral Roberts by a score of 63-62 in their last game. Missouri State led 30-24 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-33 in the second half in the narrow win. The Bears shot 42% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Keith Palek III led Missouri State with 27 points and eight rebounds, while Kobi Williams added 12 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Missouri State lost to Xavier by a score of 75-57 and Tulsa by a score of 89-74. The Bears have scored 74.9 points per game with 35.7 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.8 points against per game this year. Keith Palek III is averaging 18.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while Kobi Williams is averaging 12.5 points and 2.0 assists per game for the Bears. Missouri State is shooting 45% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 28.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Missouri State Bears will win

• Missouri State has won 13 of its last 14 day games against non-Conference opponents at Great Southern Bank Arena.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Missouri State’s last five games.

Why the Lindenwood Lions will win

• Lindenwood (MO) has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Missouri State has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
• Lindenwood (MO) has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Lindenwood (MO)’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
• Four of Missouri State’s last five games against the Ohio Valley Conference Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Lindenwood vs Missouri State Prediction 

Missouri State comes into this game after getting a slim win over Oral Roberts, but they have lost three of their last five. The Bears are shooting 45% from the field and they have scored 63 points or fewer in three of their last five. Lindenwood is on a nice winning streak, but two of those wins were against non-D1 teams and they are 2-4 on the road. The Lions are shooting 48% from the field and they have scored 82+ in five straight. I know Lindenwood has played an easy schedule over the last few weeks, but they have been impressive and I just don’t trust Missouri State to score enough. Take Lindenwood on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Lindenwood +3.5