College Basketball Odds: Missouri State vs Murray State Pick (Thursday, March 7)

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College Basketball Odds: Missouri State vs. Murray State

Missouri State Odds+2
Murray State Odds-2
Over/Under141.5
DateThursday, March 7
Time1 p.m. ET
ChannelESPN+

*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.