Before every Missouri State men's basketball game, The Standard’s Alec McChesney previews the upcoming opponent with a scouting report and game prediction.
Tuesday’s game: Missouri State hosts Wright State at 7 p.m. at JQH Arena in Springfield, Missouri.
Wright State’s record: 7-4 and have won three straight games after falling to Western Kentucky on Dec. 2. The Hilltoppers beat Wright State 78-60.
Earlier in the season, Wright State took on Loyola — the Bears Missouri Valley Conference opponent for Friday night — and lost 84-80.
According to Kenpom, Missouri State should take this one, as the advanced statistic website has the Bears winning 70-60.