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Indiana St. Sycamores vs Ball St. Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Worthen Arena — Muncie, IN

Article updated Nov 16, 6:06 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Indiana State Sycamores (1-2) are facing major offensive inconsistency early in the 2024/25 season, making it crucial for them to find their stride with high expectations

Game outlook

The Indiana State Sycamores (1-2) are facing major offensive inconsistency early in the 2024/25 season, making it crucial for them to find their stride with high expectations on the line. They will take on the Ball State Cardinals (1-2) in a matchup where both teams are looking to bounce back. Ball State is the betting favorite at -6, with the line remaining stable leading up to the game. This matchup presents a key opportunity for both teams to start building momentum in a five-game home stretch. Stay tuned for our Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sycamores +230 | Cardinals -277

Spread: Sycamores +6 (-110) | Cardinals -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ball St. will win straight-up is 73%.

Indiana St. Sycamores

The Indiana State Sycamores currently have a record of 11-21 this season, with their offense struggling to find consistency despite ranking 13th in the nation in three-point attempts. The team's defense has also been a weak point, giving up an average of 74 points per game. Senior guard Samage Teel is the only player currently averaging double digits in scoring, with eight other players contributing more than five points per game. In their most recent game against SIU Edwardsville, the Sycamores fell short in a close matchup, with 15 points from Jahni Summers leading the way for the team. Overall, Indiana State is ranked 223rd in offense and 231st in defense, with room for improvement in both areas to turn their season around.

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Ball St. Cardinals Analysis

Ball State is currently 1-2 this season, with a 1-0 record at home. They are entering a five-game home stand and are aiming to perform consistently well in the highly competitive MAC. While their three-point shooting percentage stands at 29%, their defense has been strong, allowing opponents to make just four shots per game. Junior guard Jermahri Hill leads the team with an average of 20 points per game, but they are looking for more contributions from other players. In their last game against the Dayton Flyers, despite Hill's 25 points, the team fell short with a 77-69 loss. Ball State has a power ranking of 232, ranking #218 in offense and #116 in defense. They have room for improvement in field goal and free throw percentages, but excel in rebounding and defensive statistics. They are preparing to face Indiana State, who has had a similar record against them in the past.

Ball State Cardinals Look to Extend Home Dominance Against Sycamores

In the most recent encounters between the Ball State Cardinals and the Sycamores, the Cardinals have maintained a 4-3 lead. Despite the Sycamores' two recent victories, the upcoming game may be swayed by the home court advantage. The Cardinals have demonstrated a strong 3-1 record in their previous four meetings at home. Both teams are striving to enhance their offensive consistency, suggesting that the impending match may evolve into a defensive struggle. This situation is predicted to favor the Cardinals and lead them to victory, boosting their home record to 2-0 for this season.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Indiana St. Sycamores+186 → +223Moved
  • Moneyline · Ball St. Cardinals-235 → -270Moved
  • Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores+6 (-110) → +6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Ball St. Cardinals-6 (-110) → -6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over153 (-110) → 150 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under153 (-110) → 150 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Indiana St. Sycamores
11-21 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ball St. Cardinals
12-19 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-11-16T23:06:35.292Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

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

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-12-16Ball St. Cardinals 72 · Indiana St. Sycamores 83
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Ball St. Cardinals 94-84

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Ball St. Cardinals 94-84 on November 16, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Indiana St. Sycamores' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 58-45. Against SportsJaw's recorded Indiana St. Sycamores +6 (-110) spread, Indiana St. Sycamores covered, while the 178 combined points finished over the recorded total of 150.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 153 (-110)Win