South Dakota State vs Missouri State 11/26/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits continue their road trip in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday with a match up against the Missouri State Bears. South Dakota State comes into Tuesday with five wins and two losses on the year following a narrow 2-point loss against Boise State. Offensively South Dakota State has been solid this season averaging 81.7 points per game on 48.3% shooting from the floor. Defensively South Dakota State has held their own allowing 7.8 points per game but gave up more than 80 in their loss to Boise State. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively South Dakota State was solid against Boise State in their last outing making 45.9% of their shots knocked down 8 triples scoring 82 points. South Dakota State did lose the rebounding battle however and turned the ball over six times in the loss. Oscar Cluff led the way for South Dakota State with 19 points and 14 rebounds in 29 minutes of action. Joe Sayler chipped in 19 points in 33 minutes and Kalen Garry added 13 points in 31 minutes. The South Dakota State reserves combined to score 13 total points between five players.

The Missouri State Bears come into Tuesday with four wins and two losses on the year following a 2-point loss in overtime to Boston College in their last outing. Offensively Missouri State has rolled this season averaging 83 points on 44.1% from the floor. Defensively Missouri State has been good enough allowing 73.6 points per game but gave up 76 points in their loss last game out.

Offensively Missouri State was solid in their last outing, making 41.4% of their shots and knocked down 3 triples to score 74 points in the game. Missouri State did however miss 6 free throws and turned the ball over 12 times in the loss. Dez White led Missouri State in their last outing with 25 points on 11 shots and 34 minutes. Jalen Hampton chipped in a second-best 15 points to go along with a team-high 10 rebounds and 37 minutes of action. Michael Osei-Bonsu We'll start on the team with 13 points on 12 shots.

Both teams come into Tuesday playing good basketball, but Missouri State will have the edge. The Bears have the better overall offense that will stifle a good South Dakota State team. Take Missouri State to do the work Tuesday as they get the win and cover resulting in a third place finish in the Cayman Islands classic. Final Score Prediction, Missouri State Bears win and cover 78-66.