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Game time: December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Hulman Center — Terre Haute, IN

Article updated Dec 18, 8:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Murray State Racers will face off against the Indiana State Sycamores in a Missouri Valley Conference game at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Despite a recent

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The Murray State Racers will face off against the Indiana State Sycamores in a Missouri Valley Conference game at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Despite a recent loss to Western Kentucky, the Racers hold a 20-12 record, while the Sycamores have won three straight games and currently sit at 6-4. Both teams are at full strength with no players listed on the injury report. Murray State is favored to win with a current line of -3. Fans can take advantage of sports betting promos for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Racers -160 | Sycamores +140

Spread: Racers -3 (-110) | Sycamores +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Murray St. will win straight-up is 62%.

Murray St. Racers

The Murray State Racers have been performing well this season, scoring an average of 79.3 points per game and allowing an average of 65.1 points per game. They are shooting 48.4% overall and 40.2% from 3-point territory, while holding opponents to 40.7% shooting overall and 25.8% shooting from three-point territory. JaCobi Wood leads the team in scoring with an average of 15.0 points per game, while AJ Ferguson contributes 12.3 points per game. Wood also leads in assists, steals, and KeyRon Lindsay leads in blocked shots. With a power ranking of 67, Murray State is ranked 100 in offense, #25 in defense, and currently has a 20-12 record this season. Their stats show strong performance in shooting percentages, rebounding, and defensive capabilities, making them a competitive team in NCAAB.

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Indiana St. Sycamores Analysis

The Indiana State Sycamores have a power ranking of 162 and are currently ranked 46th in offense, scoring an average of 82.8 points per game. On defense, they are ranked 300th, allowing an average of 76.8 points per game. The team is shooting 49.1% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory. The leading scorer for Indiana State is Samage Teel, averaging 17.2 points per game on 55.8% shooting. Teel also leads the team in assists, steals, and rebounds. The Sycamores are currently 11-21 overall. Against Murray State, they have gone 3-0 in their last three matchups. On defense, Indiana State allows opponents to shoot 43.7% overall and 33.3% from 3-point range. Their rebounding and assist numbers are average, but turnovers are a concern. Overall, the team has areas for improvement but also strengths to build on.

Murray State Dominates on Both Ends of the Court with Sharp Shooting and Stout Defense

Murray State has demonstrated proficiency on both offense and defense, maintaining an average of 79.3 points scored per game and 65.1 points allowed per game. The team is currently ranked 54th in field goal shooting percentage and 15th in three-point shooting percentage, while also holding opponents to the 80th lowest field goal shooting percentage and the 6th lowest three-point shooting percentage. On the other hand, Indiana State showcases a strong offense with an average of 82.8 points per game, although they struggle defensively, allowing 76.8 points per game. Murray State's success can be attributed to the sharp shooting of three key players, each averaging between 40.7% and 52.6% from beyond the arc, resulting in increased points scored per possession for the team.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Murray St. Racers-150 → -159Moved
  • Moneyline · Indiana St. Sycamores+125 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Murray St. Racers-2.25 (-110) → -3 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Indiana St. Sycamores+2.25 (-110) → +3 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over155.5 (-110) → 153 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under155.5 (-110) → 153 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Murray St. Racers
20-12 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Indiana St. Sycamores
11-21 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T13:14:11.548Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Murray State Racers will face off against the Indiana State Sycamores in a Missouri Valley Conference game at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Despite a recent loss to Western Kentucky, the Racers hold a 20-12 record, while the Sycamores have won three straight games and currently sit at 6-4. Both teams are at full strength with no players listed on the injury report. Murray State is favored to win with a current line of -3. Fans can take advantage of sports betting promos for this exciting matchup.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-03Murray St. Racers 77 · Indiana St. Sycamores 89
  • 2024-01-21Indiana St. Sycamores 72 · Murray St. Racers 63
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Murray St. Racers 84-74

Indiana St. Sycamores defeated Murray St. Racers 84-74 on December 18, 2024, a 10-point decision in the series. Indiana St. Sycamores' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Murray St. Racers -3 (-110) spread, Indiana St. Sycamores covered, while the 158 combined points finished over the recorded total of 153.

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