Indiana State Sycamores vs Iona Gaels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Sycamores and Gaels. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on FloH, and it’s hosted by the Gaels at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! Indiana State is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 152 points.
INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS IONA GAELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Iona Gaels +3.5
This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE IONA GAELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Gaels.
- Not only will Iona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will Indiana State Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Indiana State fell to Arkansas State 86-81 at home on Friday, November 29th. The Sycamores were +9.5 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 46-35 at halftime, Indiana State put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game reached 167, surpassing the O/U line of 157.
Indiana State put up 81 points in their latest game, shooting 41.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.8%. They hit 54.3% of their two-point attempts but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.1% of their threes (9/32). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 16 of 20 attempts for an 80% success rate.
Jaden Daughtry was a standout, scoring 21 points in 20 minutes, shooting 10/11 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Derrian Ford added 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from deep, while Terrance Ford Jr. contributed 17 points, making 2 of 4 from three-point range.
Indiana State’s defense gave up 86 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 28 made field goals on 67 attempts.
Inside the arc, the Sycamores’ defense struggled, giving up 54% shooting on two-pointers, as the other team went 19/35. From three-point range, Indiana State held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. The Sycamores also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws for 80%.
Can the Gaels Offense Score Enough at Home?
Iona picked up a 62-51 win over Tarleton State on Friday, November 29th. The Gaels, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in this road matchup.
Iona led 28-20 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 113, falling short of the 132 O/U line.
Iona’s offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They connected on 57.7% of their two-point attempts and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-27 from three-point range.
At the free-throw line, the Gaels shot just 50%, making 5 of 10 attempts. Bubu Benjamin led the way with 22 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three. Dejour Reaves added 17 points, hitting 70% of his shots, while Justin Menard contributed 13 points and 4 assists.
Defensively, Iona Gaels held their opponents to just 51 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 17/43 shooting. Inside the arc, the Gaels limited their opponents to 38% shooting, with 12 made two-point baskets on 31 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Iona’s defense allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, a 41% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12, shooting 66%. The Gaels gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.