Indiana State Sycamores vs Tarleton State Texans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
The Sycamores and Texans are set to face off at 7:00 ET on FloC. The Texans will host the game at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Indiana State is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Tarleton State. The over/under for the game is set at 147.5 points.
INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES VS TARLETON STATE TEXANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana State Sycamores -6.5
This game will be played at Baha Mar Convention Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 82-67 in favor of the Sycamores.
- Not only will Indiana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.
Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?
Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games
Indiana State picked up an 83-80 win over Iona on Saturday, November 30th. The Sycamores were on the road and entered the game as -3.5 point favorites. While they got the win, they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, surpassing the over/under line of 147.5.
Indiana State was tied 45-45 at halftime but managed to outscore Iona 38-35 in the second half to secure the win.
Dejour Reaves led the way for Indiana State with 30 points and 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from deep and 61.1% overall. Adam Njie Jr. added 21 points, despite hitting just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc.
As a team, the Sycamores hit 11 threes at a 40.7% clip, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 62.7% and shooting 52.9% from the field overall. They also connected on 75% of their free throws, going 18 for 24 from the line.
Indiana State’s defense gave up 80 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 51% of their attempts (21/41).
From beyond the arc, Indiana State allowed 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they made 11 free throws (57%). The Sycamores gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Does Tarleton State Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games
Tarleton State pulled off a 61-59 road win over Hofstra on Saturday, November 30th. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Texans not only secured the win but also covered the spread.
Tarleton State led 31-26 at halftime and added 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The combined points for the game were 120, falling under the O/U line of 126.5.
In their latest game, Tarleton State put up 61 points, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49%. They connected on 5 of 10 three-point attempts, hitting 50% from deep, while their two-point shooting stood at 43.6% (17/39). At the free-throw line, the Texans shot 66.7%, making 12 of 18 attempts.
Ronnie Harrison Jr. led the way with 27 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three. Jean Aranguren added 21 points, hitting 4 of 10 from beyond the arc, and Bubu Benjamin chipped in 15 points, also shooting 40% from three. The Texans grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists in the game.
Tarleton State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 7 of 22 attempts for 31%.
From beyond the arc, the Texans gave up 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% rate. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 75%.