Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Indiana State Sycamores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Wolves and Sycamores. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on FloH, and it’s hosted by the Sycamores at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! Arkansas State is the -8.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Indiana State. The over/under for the game is set at 158.5 points.

ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana State Sycamores +8.5

This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 4:30 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Sycamores.
• Not only will Indiana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Red Wolves Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Arkansas State picked up a 59-49 win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, November 16th. The Red Wolves were at home and entered the game as -9.5 favorites, covering the spread with the victory.

After leading 30-24 at halftime, Arkansas State scored 29 points in the 2nd half while holding the Lumberjacks to 25. The combined points for the game were 108, well under the O/U line of 150.

Arkansas State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points while shooting 31.1% from the field and 26.7% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%, and they hit only 46.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-28 from the line.

Taryn Todd led the way with 21 points, shooting 58.3% overall and 80.0% from three-point range, hitting 4-of-5 attempts. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Red Wolves grabbed 19 offensive rebounds as a team, with Nana Antwi-Boasiako contributing 12 boards and 11 points.

Arkansas State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Red Wolves were particularly effective at defending the two-point shot, allowing just 11 makes on 31 attempts, a 35% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Arkansas State limited their opponent to 8 threes on 30 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted just 13, shooting 46%. However, the Red Wolves did give up 19 offensive rebounds.

Will the Sycamores Win at Baha Mar Convention Center?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

Indiana State fell to Southern Indiana 87-77 on Monday, November 25th. The Sycamores were -3 favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Indiana State trailed 40-29 at halftime but managed to score 48 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from making a comeback.

In their last game, Indiana State put up 77 points, shooting 47.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, thanks in large part to their 63.2% shooting on two-pointers (24/38). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25.9% of their threes (7/27).

Jack Mielke was a bright spot from deep, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while also grabbing 8 rebounds. Samage Teel led the team with 20 points, shooting 57.1% overall, though he made just 1 of 6 from three. Stephen Olowoniyi added 16 points, hitting 8 of 12 shots and pulling down 8 boards.

Indiana State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 19 of 40 two-point attempts, a 47% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Indiana State’s defense couldn’t contain the three-point shooters, who went 11/21 for 52%. They also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws at a 69% clip. Indiana State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.