College Basketball Odds: Missouri State vs. Murray State
| Missouri State Odds | +2 |
| Murray State Odds | -2 |
| Over/Under | 141.5 |
| Date | Thursday, March 7 |
| Time | 1 p.m. ET |
| Channel | ESPN+ |
*College basketball odds as of Thursday morning
The 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament tips off with 9-seed Missouri State facing 8-seed Murray State.
Murray State won both regular season matchups between these teams by an average of 17 points, so those games weren’t all that close.
Still, the latest college basketball odds for Thursday’s matinee suggests a very competitive matchup.
The Racers are 2-point favorites after already toppling the Bears twice this season. Additionally, the over/under is sitting at 141.5.
Further, the latest betting data suggests that the wiseguys are already keying in on the Missouri State vs. Murray State over/under.
Continue reading to see the college basketball pick the pros are making for this Thursday afternoon matchup.
College Basketball Pick: Missouri State vs. Murray State
This game will draw little action from casual bettors, though smart money is all over the total.
Let me explain.
After opening at 143.5, sharps were quick to steam the under, driving it down to 141.5 across the market.
Specifically, Action Labs’ Bet Signals are reporting that wiseguys hit the under at 143 and again at 142, explaining why this number has dropped two points.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market that is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
PRO Report Pick: Under 141.5
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