Missouri State Bears vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our South Dakota State vs Missouri State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in George Town.

South Dakota State vs Missouri State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jackrabbits and Bears. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on FloC, and it's hosted by the Bears at John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Cayman Islands. Get ready to place your bets! South Dakota State is the -1 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Missouri State. The over/under for the game is set at 146 points.

South Dakota State vs. Missouri State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Missouri State Bears
Where: George Town at John Gray Gymnasium
Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Betting Odds SDKST -1, SDKST -116 | MSRST -105 O/U 146

Jackrabbits Preview: Is It the Jackrabbits Game to Lose on the Road?

South Dakota State fell to Boise State 83-82 on Monday, November 25th, in a home game. The Jackrabbits were +12.5 underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it close, covering the spread.

After trailing 44-42 at halftime, South Dakota State scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 165 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.

Jackrabbits Offense Breakdown

The Jackrabbits put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 52.5%. They connected on 18 of 25 free throws (72%) and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists as a team.

Javan Buchanan led the way with 28 points, hitting 4 of 8 threes and shooting 64.7% overall. Oscar Cluff and Joe Sayler each added 19 points, with Cluff pulling down 14 rebounds. Alvaro Cardenas contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Julian Bowie was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, including 3 for 3 from deep.

Jackrabbits Team Defense

South Dakota State's defense gave up 83 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 20/42.

From beyond the arc, the Jackrabbits' defense allowed 8 threes on 19 attempts, a 42% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 18, shooting 72%. South Dakota State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Bears Preview: Can Missouri State Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Missouri State dropped a close one on Monday, falling 76-74 to Boston College on the road. The Bears, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread with the narrow loss.

After trailing 29-26 at halftime, Missouri State put up 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 134.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Missouri State's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 13 attempts for 23.1%, but were efficient at the free-throw line, converting 79.3% of their 29 attempts.

Fred Payne was perfect from three, going 3 for 3, and finished with 18 points, while Dez White led the way with 25 points on 54.5% shooting. The Bears also got 15 points and 10 rebounds from Jalen Hampton, and Michael Osei-Bonsu contributed 13 points and 7 boards.

Bears Team Defense

Missouri State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.

The Bears also had trouble defending the three, as their opponent hit 10 of 18 from beyond the arc, good for 55%. Missouri State sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws.

Jackrabbits vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Jackrabbits have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 75 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five home games, Missouri State has averaged 65 points per game while allowing 63. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
The Bears have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
The Jackrabbits have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.