The South Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-1) meet the Missouri State Bears (6-2) at Sanford Pentagon. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 147 points with South Dakota State opening as a 2.5-point favorite.
Missouri State Bears vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Prediction
In the Bears’ last outing, they beat the Colorado State Rams, 77-67. Getting to the free throw line was one of Missouri State’s largest strengths. They had 29 free throw attempts, five more than Colorado State. Reggie Scurry led the way for Missouri State, recording 12 points.
The Jackrabbits won a close one over the Ole Miss Rebels in their last outing, 99-97. South Dakota State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Ole Miss. The Jackrabbits had a rate of 26.2 (below their season average of 29.9), while the Rebels posted a mark of 23.3 (below their season average of 33.9). Mike Daum was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-21 shooting.
It could be a tough game for South Dakota State on the offensive glass. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, the Jackrabbits rank 254th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.7 percent), while Missouri State ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.5 percent).
Missouri State holds records of 6-2 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS). It’s tough to find a trend for Bears games in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Meanwhile, South Dakota State is 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS. Of the Jackrabbits’ 6 games, 4 have finished over the O/U total.
Missouri State Bears vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – South Dakota State, ATS Winner – Missouri State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Missouri State ranks 94th in three pointers allowed per game (20.1) while South Dakota State ranks 320th (27.8).
The Bears rank 84th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Jackrabbits rank 249th (2.3).
Missouri State ranks 111th in assists allowed per game (12.5) while South Dakota State ranks 233rd (14.3).
The Bears rank 26th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while the Jackrabbits rank 113th (34.2).
Missouri State ranks 225th in steals per game (5.4) while South Dakota State ranks 259th (5.0).
