The Missouri State Bears (6-5) play the UCSB Gauchos (7-4) as only 1-point favorites on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 136.5.
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Missouri State vs. UCSB betting lines
- Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -115
- UCSB moneyline odds to win: -104
- Spread: Missouri State (-1)
- Total: 136.5
Missouri State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Missouri State had a better record against the spread at home (8-6-0) than it did on the road (5-8-1) last season.
- When it came to point totals, the Bears hit the over less often at home last season, as they exceeded the total seven times in 14 opportunities (50%). In road games, they hit the over nine times in 14 opportunities (64.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite last season, Missouri State won a lower percentage of its home games (.727) compared to road games (1.000).
Last season stats
- With 71.2 points scored per game and 71.3 points conceded last year, the Bears were 247th in the nation on offense and 156th on defense.
- Missouri State was 29th in college basketball in rebounds per game (35.9) and 129th in rebounds allowed (30.7) last year.
- The Bears were 269th in college basketball in assists (12.1 per game) last season.
Missouri State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-2-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 4-6-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (217th in nation) | 46.6 (324th) | 32.8 (196th) | 28.6 (66th) | 12.6 (274th) | 12.8 (279th) |
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UCSB statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UCSB’s winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .500. It is 3-3-0 ATS on its home court and 2-2-0 on the road.
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Gauchos’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, three of six) than on the road (0%, zero of four).
Last season stats
- With 75.4 points per game on offense, the Gauchos ranked 117th in the nation last year. On defense, they surrendered 73.5 points per contest, which ranked 233rd in college basketball.
- With 28.6 rebounds allowed per game, UCSB was 21st-best in college basketball. It ranked 202nd in college basketball by pulling down 31.6 rebounds per contest.
- Last season the Gauchos ranked 142nd in college basketball in assists, dishing out 13.5 per game.
UCSB betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-5-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 3-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 0-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 4-2; Away: 2-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.3 (56th in nation) | 39.0 (31st) | 35.5 (61st) | 27.1 (26th) | 14.5 (156th) | 12.3 (246th) |
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