Iowa State at Missouri College Basketball Picks & Predictions 11/10/2017

Friday, November 10, 2017

Mizzou Arena

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The Iowa State Cyclones travel to Mizzou Arena to play the Missouri Tigers on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Iowa State heads into this matchup after finishing last year with a mark of 20-10. They had a point differential of 8.9 as they averaged 80.9 points per contest while giving up 72.0 per game. Missouri had an overall mark of 7-23 last year. They averaged 69.2 points per contest and gave up 72.9, which was a point differential of -3.8.

Valuable Iowa State Cyclones Betting Trends

The Iowa State Cyclones were 18-12 against the spread last season

The Iowa State Cyclones were 15-12 against the over/under last year

Important Missouri Tigers Betting Trends

The Missouri Tigers were 14-14 against the spread last season

The Missouri Tigers were 14-13 against the over/under last year

Key Iowa State Cyclones Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Missouri Tigers Injuries

12/29/16 F Willie Jackson Personal expected to transfer
01/20/17 F Jakoby Kemp Redshirt out for season
01/05/17 F Mitchell Smith Knee out for season

Player Spotlight

Monte Morris averaged 16.4 points per game while playing 35.3 minutes per night last season. He pulled down 4.8 rebounds per game and dished out 6.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage was 44% while his free throw percentage finished at 80%. Deonte Burton averaged 15.1 points per game in 29.5 minutes per contest last season. He averaged 1.8 assists per contest and 6.2 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage was 46% for the year while his free throw percentage was 68%.

Player Spotlight

Jordan Barnett averaged 12.2 points per game while playing 27.4 minutes per contest last year. He grabbed 5.7 rebounds per game and had 0.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage was 44% and his free throw percentage was at 78%. Kevin Puryear averaged 11.8 points per game last season and he saw the court an average of 29.6 minutes per contest. He also averaged 6 rebounds per contest and 0.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 41% and his free throw percentage was 74%.

Useful Team Statistics

Iowa State averaged 80.9 points per contest last season, which ranked them 27th in the nation. Their average scoring margin was 8.9 and their shooting percentage was 47% as a team, which had them ranked 53rd. Behind the arc they shot 40% which was good for 15th in the country. They averaged 34.9 rebounds per game and 15.8 assists per game, which ranked them 222nd and 42nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they ranked 345th with 10.2 per game. The Cyclones allowed 72.0 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 178th in Division 1. They also allowed a 43% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 124th and 176th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 38.6 rebounds a game which ranked 318th and they gave up 13.5 assists per contest, which put them in 193rd place in college basketball. They forced 14.4 turnovers per game which ranked them 276th in the nation.

Useful Team Statistics

Missouri was 273rd in the country with 69.2 points per game last year. They were 341st in D-1 in shooting at 39%, while their average scoring margin was -3.8. They shot 30% from 3-point range, which was good for 337th in college basketball. They were 134th in the nation in rebounding with 36.5 boards per game, and 275th in assists per contest with 12.1. The Tigers were 277th in turnovers per game with 12.0. The Tigers surrendered 72.9 points per contest, which ranked them 201st in the country. Their defense allowed a 43% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 126th and 155th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 107th with 12.4 assists allowed per contest and 331st with 39.3 rebounds surrendered per game. The Tigers were 228th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 13.7 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

The Cyclones were 112th in the country in defensive rating last season with 100.1, and their offensive rating of 112.5 was ranked 32nd. They were 126th in college basketball in pace with 70.6 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% was 33rd. As a unit they were 57th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 99th in D-1. Iowa State was 349th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.2 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year was 49%, which was 121st in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Missouri was 290th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 50%, which was 145th in the nation. The Tigers were 308th in the country in offensive rating with 97.4, and their defensive rating of 102.7 was ranked 180th. In terms of pace they were 132nd in Division 1 with 70.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 45% was 335th. As a team they were 332nd in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 49% and they shot 3-pointers on 39% of their shots, ranking 111th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Iowa State/Missouri college basketball game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Missouri

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