Long Island University vs Missouri State Prediction 11/24/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The LIU Sharks and the Missouri State Bears meet Monday in college basketball action from the Great Southern Bank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a LIU Sharks vs. Missouri State Bears prediction.

LIU Sharks Recap

The LIU Sharks come into this game looking to rebound from their 98-58 loss at the hands of Illinois last time out to sit at 3-3 this season. 

Sharks Drop Back-To-Back Blowouts

Jamal Fuller leads the Sharks in scoring with 14.2 PPG along with 4.8 RPG while Greg Gordon has 12.7 PPG with 4.5 RPG and a team-high 3.2 APG and 2 SPG to lead the Sharks in assists and steals. Malachi Davis has 12.8 PPG with 2.2 RPG and 2.3 APG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for LIU so far this season. Jomo Goings has 7.5 PPG with 5 RPG and 2 APG to lead LIU in rebounding. As a team, LIU is averaging 72.7 PPG on 46.3% shooting from the field, 35.2% from three and 59.7% from the foul line this season. 

Missouri State Bears Recap

The Missouri State Bears come into this game looking to add on to their 74-67 win over UTRGV last time out to sit at 3-2 on the year.

Bears Snap Two-Game Slide

Keith Palek III leads Missouri State in scoring and assists with 17.2 PPG and 4 APG along with 7 RPG while Michael Osei-Bonsu has 15.6 PPG with 7.8 RPG and 2.6 APG to lead the Bears in rebounding. Zaxton King has 10.8 PPG with 3.8 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Missouri State so far this season while Kobi Williams has 9.6 PPG with 3.6 APG and Trey Williams Jr. has 9.2 PPG as well this season. As a team, Missouri State is averaging 80.4 PPG on 45.1% shooting from the field, 25.2% from three and 70.5% from the foul line so far this season.

LIU Sharks @ Missouri State Bears Betting Trends: November 24, 2025

Why the Missouri State Bears will win

• LIU has lost 24 of its last 25 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Missouri State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Great Southern Bank Arena.
• LIU has lost the first half in each of its last 26 road night games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the LIU Sharks will win

• Missouri State has lost 20 of its last 25 games.
• LIU has won 10 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Missouri State has lost the first half in seven of its last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of LIU’s last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of Missouri State’s last three night games have produced a total of 158+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Missouri State ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.4).
• Missouri State ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (64.6%).
• LIU ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (59.7%).
• LIU ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (15.2).

LIU Sharks vs. Missouri State Bears Prediction

I’m on LIU and the points here. I just think Missouri State was pretty lucky to get their win over UTRGV last time out and LIU has been a fairly solid team to back so far this season against teams that are closer to their level. I’m not surprised at all that the Sharks were obliterated by Illinois, but I think against the Bears, we can see LIU compete here and keep it close if not win outright. Give me LIU and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: LIU +5.5