Last Updated on March 17, 2011 11:30 pm by drew
Missouri vs. Cincinnati Odds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TheSpread) – Two at-large teams from major conference meet up on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament as Cincinnati takes on Missouri.
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Cincinnati is the 6th seed in the West Region while Missouri comes in as the 11th seed. This game will tip at 9:50PM ET from the Verizon Center.
Accoding to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com have this game as a pick’ em with no point spread. The over/under total has been set at 136.5 points.
Cincinnati is 25-8 on the season and 3-1 on a neutral floor. The Bearcats have covered the point spread odds in 15 of 28 lined games and went under the point total in 18 of those 28 contests. Cincinnati got an at-large bid due to its 11-7 record in the Big East. Cincinnati won its first 15 games of the season and it holds three wins over ranked opponents. The Bearcats average just 69 points per game, but hold opponents to 59.2 per contest. The team has been led by the duo of Yancy Gates and Dion Dixon, who each average over 11 points per game.
Missouri comes in with a 23-10 record and a 4-2 mark on a neutral court. The Tigers were 12-15-1 against the point spread odds and hit the over in 15 of 28 lined games. The Tigers got an at-large bid to March Madness as they went 8-8 in the Big 12. The Tigers have just two wins over ranked opponents and have lost four of their last five games. Missouri averages 81.4 points per game on offense, which ranks ninth nationally, but Missouri also allows 71.4 per game. Leading Missouri is guard Marcus Denmon, who scored 17.1 points per game.
Trends show that Missouri is 1-5 against the point spread odds in their last 6 games against Big East opponents while Cincinnati has covered the spread in their last 5 non-conference games.
In terms of injuries, both teams come in healthy. Missouri will continue to be without forward Kadeem Green, who suffered a knee injury in late November.
Over 8,000 public bets have been placed on this game and Cincinnati is getting 52% of the wagers with even odds against Missouri.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Missouri vs. Cincinnati, 9:50PM ET (View Matchup)
Missouri even Over 136.5
Cincinnati even Under 136.5
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