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Indiana State's High-Powered Offense and Momentum Could Overwhelm UIC in Anticipated Matchup

Game time: January 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Murphy Center — Murfreesboro, TN

Article updated Jan 24, 6:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, it is mentioned that two programs, one from Indiana State and the other from UIC, are competing against each other in the Windy City. Indiana State recently

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In this content, it is mentioned that two programs, one from Indiana State and the other from UIC, are competing against each other in the Windy City. Indiana State recently won a game against Murray State, covering the line as the favorite, while UIC lost to Valparaiso as the favorite in their previous game. In their head-to-head history, Indiana State has won three out of four matchups, including a road win in their most recent meeting. The current betting line favors Jacksonville St. at -1.5, but the line has now shifted to Middle Tenn. St. at -1.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Gamecocks -105 | Blue Raiders -114

Spread: Gamecocks +1 (-110) | Blue Raiders -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 122 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Jacksonville St. will win straight-up is 51%.

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks

The Indiana State basketball team secured their third consecutive victory with a successful road game against Murray State. This win brings their overall record to 16-3 and ties them for the top position in the MVC conference with a 7-1 mark. During the game, Indiana State initially led by six points but faced challenges from Murray State, trailing at points in the first half and at halftime. However, after being down by five with 14:58 remaining, Indiana State managed a remarkable 17-2 run that put them ahead 53-43 with 9:21 left to play. From that point on, they maintained a safe lead and did not allow Murray State to come within seven points. Indiana State's shooting performance was strong, with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and 13 of 29 successful three-point attempts. They also outperformed Murray State in rebounding, securing 39 compared to their opponent's 30. Robbie Avila had an outstanding game for Indiana State, contributing 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in their victory. Throughout the season, Indiana State has demonstrated their offensive prowess, ranking 8th in the nation with an average of 85.7 points per game. They also collect an average of 35.1 rebounds and distribute 17.5 assists per game. Defensively, they have an average performance, allowing 71.5 points per game, placing them 168th in scoring defense. Isaiah Swope leads the team offensively, averaging 17.7 points and three rebounds per game. Robbie Avila, Ryan Conwell, Jayson Kent, and Julian Larry also contribute consistently in scoring. Additionally, Xavier Bledson, Jaden Daughtry, Jake Wolfe, Masen Miller, Eli Shetlar, and Derek Vorst are valuable contributors off the bench. As a team, Indiana State has impressive shooting statistics, ranking third in field goal percentage at 51.1%. They are also prolific from beyond the arc, making an average of 11.8 three-pointers per game, ranking third in the nation. Their accuracy in long-range shooting is top-notch, with 41.5% of their attempts being successful, ranking first in the country. Furthermore, Indiana State performs well at the free-throw line, converting 77% of their attempts, placing them 23rd nationally. On the other hand, Jacksonville State has a power ranking of 262 and . @julian_larry214 and @Robbie_Avila30 are perfectly in sync! #MarchOn | #Kaizen pic.twitter.com/wAQE2NlLUz

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Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders Analysis

UIC suffered their fourth consecutive loss and seventh in the last eight games, losing to Valparaiso on the road. With this defeat, they now have an overall record of 8-11 and sit at the bottom of the MVC with a 1-7 conference record. Despite taking a 10-point lead early in the game and leading by as many as 12 in the first half, UIC's lead was reduced to five at halftime. They continued to hold an 11-point advantage with just under eight minutes remaining but ultimately fell apart, allowing Valparaiso to outscore them 25-7 for the rest of the game. UIC struggled on the boards, losing the rebounding battle 42-26, and shot 46.9% from the field and 40% from three-point range. CJ Jones led the team with 18 points. Throughout the season, UIC has averaged 69.4 points per game, ranking them 299th in the nation for scoring offense. They also average 34.1 rebounds and 15 assists per game. However, their strength lies in their defense, as they are currently ranked 65th in the country, allowing an average of 66.7 points per game. Isaiah Rivera leads the team in scoring with 14 points per game, followed by Toby Okani and CJ Jones who both average double figures in points. Filip Skobalj, Jaden Brownell, Ethan Pickett, Steven Clay, Marquise Kennedy, Yusef Salih, and Cameron Fens are key rotation players for the team. UIC shoots 45.3% from the field as a team and 36.5% from three-point range but struggles at the free-throw line, making only 64.2% of their attempts. Moving on to Middle Tennessee State's basketball team, they have a power ranking of 277 and rank 357th in offense, scoring an average of 62.42 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 61st, allowing an average of 66.53 points per game. Their overall record stands at 6-13, with a poor 3-14 ATS record. In their last three matchups against Middle Tennessee State, Jacksonville State has yet to secure a win. The Blue Raiders have struggled offensively, making 40.36% of their field goals, 65.33% of their free throws, and a 🎥 Highlights from yesterday’s game at Valparaiso. Flames fans can listen to @xjhoodespn and @TheRealKDubUIC on the Flames Network for free all season long at https://t.co/XTuanMU7QL #ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/HXlyUm9G3P

Indiana State's High-Powered Offense and Momentum Could Overwhelm UIC in Anticipated Matchup

The defensive performance of UIC has been satisfactory, but unfortunately, their offense has been lacking in productivity throughout the season. This poses a major concern, especially when facing Indiana State, a team that ranks in the top 10 nationally in key offensive statistics such as scoring offense, field goal percentage, threes per game, and three-point shooting. Additionally, the Sycamores are currently on a three-game winning streak, which gives them a significant momentum advantage. It is worth noting that their three losses this season occurred on the road against formidable opponents like Alabama, Michigan State, and Drake, all of whom are highly ranked in the KenPom rankings. In comparison, UIC does not possess the same level of competitiveness, and will likely struggle to contain Indiana State, let alone match their performance. Therefore, it would be prudent to predict a comfortable victory for the Sycamores in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Gamecocks vs Blue Raiders archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Gamecocks vs Blue Raiders matchups or learn how our predictions work.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks-125 → -110Moved
  • Moneyline · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders+105 → -110Moved
  • Spread · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks-1.5 (-110) → +1 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders+1.5 (-110) → -1 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over120.5 (-110) → 123.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under120.5 (-110) → 123.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Jacksonville St. Gamecocks
6-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders
4-13 matchup record · 1-9-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-24T11:23:04.586Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders defeated Jacksonville St. Gamecocks 75-67

Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders defeated Jacksonville St. Gamecocks 75-67 on January 24, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 35-23. Against SportsJaw's recorded Jacksonville St. Gamecocks +1 (-110) spread, Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders covered, while the 142 combined points finished over the recorded total of 123.5.

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  • 72dolphinsSpread · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks +1 (-110)Loss
  • Steve512Spread · Jacksonville St. Gamecocks +1 (-110)Loss