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Illinois State Redbirds Gear Up to Take on Indiana State Sycamores in Crucial Missouri Valley Conference Matchup

The Illinois State Redbirds are set to face off against the Indiana State Sycamores in a Missouri Valley Conference game at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Both teams are coming off of recent losses and are looking to turn things around. Despite trailing in the conference standings, neither team has any reported injuries heading into the matchup. Indiana State is the betting favorite with a current line of Illinois State -1.5. Stay tuned for a detailed prediction on this exciting basketball showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Redbirds -113 | Sycamores -108
• Spread: Redbirds -1.5 (-110) | Sycamores +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 52%.

Illinois St. vs Indiana St. Stats

Illinois St. Redbirds

The Illinois State Redbirds have a strong offensive game, scoring an average of 76.6 points per game and shooting 48.7% from the field. They excel in three-point shooting, ranking 10th in the nation with a 39.4% success rate. However, their defense ranks lower, allowing an average of 72.3 points per game and 45.9% shooting from the field. Chase Walker leads the team in scoring, averaging 15.8 points per game, while Dalton Banks leads in assists with 3.7 per game. Overall, the Redbirds have a power ranking of 144 and are 15-11 this season, showing potential for improvement on the defensive end.

Indiana St. Sycamores Analysis

The Indiana State Sycamores have a power ranking of 124 and are ranked 52nd in offense, scoring an average of 79.8 points per game. They are ranked 342nd in defense, allowing an average of 79.4 points per game. Indiana State has a record of 12-14 (12-12 ATS). The team shoots 46.3% from the field, ranking 99th, and 34.2% from three-point range, ranking 162nd. They average 36.2 rebounds per game. Samage Teel leads the team in scoring with 16.8 points per game, while Jaden Daughtry averages 12.6 points per game. Teel also leads in assists with 4.8 per game, while Daughtry leads in rebounds with 4.3 per game. Teel leads in steals with 1.2 per game, and Markus Harding leads in blocked shots with 0.3 per game. On defense, Indiana State allows opponents to shoot 45.9% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range, ranking 307th and 289th, respectively. They average 13.5 defensive assists and 12.2 turnovers per game.

Illinois State Faces Uphill Battle in Road Game Against Indiana State

In the recent match-up between Illinois State and Indiana State, Illinois State secured a victory with a final score of 85-81 on their home court, although they fell short of covering the 7-point spread as favorites. Looking ahead to their upcoming away game against Indiana State, it is anticipated to be a more challenging competition for Illinois State. Historically, Illinois State has struggled to cover the spread in road games against Indiana State, only succeeding in two out of the last 16 matchups. Additionally, Illinois State has a track record of 4-8 Against The Spread (ATS) in the last 12 overall games against Indiana State. Despite Indiana State's defensive vulnerabilities in allowing an average of 79.4 points per game, their strong offensive performance averaging 79.8 points per game at home is expected to give them an edge in the upcoming game against Illinois State on Saturday.

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