Indiana State Sycamores vs Missouri State Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Planning on watching today’s Sycamores and Bears game? Catch the action at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, MO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Missouri State is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Indiana State.

INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS MISSOURI STATE BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Missouri State Bears -3.5

This game will be played at Great Southern Bank Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE MISSOURI STATE BEARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bears.
• Not only will Missouri State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.

Will the Sycamores Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

Indiana State improved to 4-4 on the season with an 87-71 road win over Tarleton State on Sunday. The Sycamores were -9 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The combined points of 158 went over the pre-game total of 143.5.

Indiana State jumped out to a 53-31 lead at halftime, but their defense allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring 34. Despite the defensive lapse, the Sycamores’ strong first half was enough to secure the win.

Indiana State’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points on 60.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 77.8% shooting on two-pointers and 44.8% from beyond the arc. They also hit all 6 of their free throw attempts.

Samage Teel led the way with 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes and shooting 69.2% overall. Ronnie Harrison Jr. added 22 points, and Bubu Benjamin chipped in 20. Markus Harding was efficient, scoring 15 points on 7 of 10 shooting, while Bruno Alocen and Izzy Miles each contributed 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Indiana State’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Sycamores allowed 21 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Indiana State held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 12 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 20 free throws, an 83% shooting performance.

Can Missouri State Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Missouri State moved to 4-3 on the season after a 72-67 road win over Oral Roberts on Sunday. The Bears, who were favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points fell just short of the 141-point O/U line, finishing at 139.

After trailing 42-33 at halftime, Missouri State turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Oral Roberts 39-25 to secure the win.

Missouri State’s offense was clicking in their last game, as they shot 54.2% from the field and 52.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.6%, and they finished with 15 assists as a team.

Issac McBride led the way with 20 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while Dez White also hit 4 threes, finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. Sam Alajiki contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds, and Zaxton King was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his shots, including 2 threes.

Missouri State’s defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 of 30 shooting for 50%.

From three-point range, Missouri State’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 19 shots, good for 36%. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 84%.