The Lindenwood Lions (8-4) are underdogs (+2.5) as they attempt to extend a six-game winning streak when they visit the Missouri State Bears (5-5) at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Great Southern Bank Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. The over/under in the matchup is 144.5.
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Missouri State Cover -2.5 vs Lindenwood -113
Missouri State vs. Lindenwood betting lines
- Missouri State moneyline odds to win: -152
- Lindenwood moneyline odds to win: +126
- Spread: Missouri State (-2.5)
- Total: 144.5
Missouri State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Missouri State covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games last year. Missouri State covered seven times in 14 games at home, and it covered eight times in 13 games on the road.
- When it came to point totals, the Bears hit the over more often in home games last year, as they eclipsed the total seven times in 14 opportunities (50%). In road games, they hit the over six times in 13 opportunities (46.2%).
- Missouri State won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, going 2-4 (.333). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sported a record of 1-1 (.500).
Last season stats
- Last year, the Bears were 318th in the nation on offense (68.0 points scored per game) and 143rd defensively (70.9 points conceded).
- Last season, Missouri State was 318th in college basketball in rebounds (29.5 per game) and 13th-best in rebounds allowed (27.5).
- Last season the Bears were ranked 279th in the nation in assists with 12.2 per game.
Missouri State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 1-6-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 0-3-0)
- O-U-P: 2-5-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 1-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (209th in nation) | 44.0 (209th) | 32.0 (242nd) | 31.5 (206th) | 14.4 (187th) | 10.9 (122nd) |
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Lindenwood statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Lindenwood has performed better at home (2-0-0) than away (3-3-0).
- Lions games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (one of two), and 66.7% of the time on the road (four of six).
Last season stats
- The Lions were 255th in college basketball last season with 71.2 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 152nd with 71.3 points allowed per game.
- Lindenwood grabbed 33.4 boards per game (90th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 33.4 rebounds per contest (307th-ranked).
- The Lions didn’t put up many assists last season, ranking 21st-worst in the country with 11.2 assists per contest.
Lindenwood betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-3-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-0-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-3-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (82nd in nation) | 40.4 (57th) | 37.8 (29th) | 32.1 (240th) | 17.6 (45th) | 12.9 (281st) |
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