#23 Indiana State Sycamores Look to Bounce Back Against Southern Illinois Salukis
On Saturday, the #23 ranked Indiana State Sycamores (22-4, 13-2 MVC) will take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (16-10, 8-7 MVC) at the Banterra Center in Carbondale,
Game outlook
On Saturday, the #23 ranked Indiana State Sycamores (22-4, 13-2 MVC) will take on the Southern Illinois Salukis (16-10, 8-7 MVC) at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. Indiana State is coming off a loss to Illinois State, ending a nine-game winning streak, while Southern Illinois recently fell to Belmont. Indiana State is favored to win by 4.5 points, with no major injuries reported for the team. Southern Illinois will be without Cade Hornecker. For expert College Basketball Picks, look to our game-winning selections.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sycamores -188 | Salukis +160
Spread: Sycamores -4.5 (-110) | Salukis +4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 149.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana St. will win straight-up is 65%.
Indiana St. Sycamores
Indiana State is performing well offensively, scoring an average of 84.9 points per game and shooting at a high percentage. Leading scorers Isaiah Swope and Robbie Avila are contributing significantly to the team's success, with Julian Larry leading in assists. Defensively, the team is allowing an average of 72.2 points per game and holding opponents to a lower shooting percentage. Jayson Kent leads in rebounds, while Larry leads in steals and Avila in blocked shots. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 30 and a record of 21-4 this season. These statistics position Indiana State as a strong contender in college basketball.