Indiana St. Sycamores vs Murray St. Racers Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, the focus is on college basketball betting and specifically the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference showdown between Indiana State and Murray State. The
Game outlook
In this content, the focus is on college basketball betting and specifically the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference showdown between Indiana State and Murray State. The article highlights that this is the first meeting between the two teams this season and mentions that in the previous year, the home team won both contests when they faced each other. Indiana State is currently favored by 5.5 points, with the total set at 154.5. The article also mentions that Indiana State initially opened as a 5-point favorite but has since shifted to a 5.5-point favorite.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sycamores -230 | Racers +190
Spread: Sycamores -5.5 (-110) | Racers +5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 70%.
Indiana St. Sycamores
The Indiana State Sycamores recently defeated Missouri State with a score of 88-66. The team currently has a 15-3 record and is performing well against the spread with an 11-6-0 record. In terms of rankings, they are 42nd according to KenPom and 24th according to Bart Torvik. The Sycamores had a dominant performance in the game, leading by 14 points at halftime and shooting 60.7% overall, including 42.3% from beyond the arc. Their three-point shooting has been exceptional this season, ranking first in the country with a percentage of 41.2%. They also have a strong field-goal percentage of 50.9% and free-throw percentage of 77.5%. Leading the team in scoring was Ryan Conwell with 25 points, followed by Robbie Avila with a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds. Avila has been averaging 13.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Defensively, the Sycamores allow an average of 43.50% field goals and 74.39% free throws. They also allow 32.54% of three-pointers and average 32.53 defensive rebounds per game. Overall, Indiana State is performing well both offensively and defensively, with their offense ranking 8th and their defense ranking 210th.