Missouri State Bears vs Indiana State Sycamores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bears versus the Sycamores? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. The over/under for this Missouri Valley conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with Indiana State being favored by -4.5 at home against Missouri State.
MISSOURI STATE BEARS VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana State Sycamores -4.5
This game will be played at Hulman Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Sycamores.
- Not only will Indiana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bears Win in Terre Haute?
Missouri State fell to 5-14 on the season after a 69-62 home loss to Drake on Saturday. The Bears, who were +8.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 35-25 at halftime, Missouri State tightened up defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30 themselves. The game’s total points of 131 went over the pre-game line of 118.5.
Missouri State shot 50% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-20, and struggled at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 12 attempts.
Michael Osei-Bonsu led the way with 24 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 62.5% from the field. Bennett Stirtz added 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep, while Vincent Brady II knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 62.5% shooting.
Missouri State’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field. They allowed 24 made field goals on 48 attempts.
From two-point range, the other team shot 57%, hitting 16 of 28 shots. They also connected on 8 of 20 three-pointers, shooting 40%. At the free-throw line, they went 6/12 for 50%. Missouri State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Sycamores?
Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games
Indiana State fell to 7-12 on the season after a 74-56 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Sycamores were +3.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 130, well below the O/U line of 154.5.
Indiana State trailed 38-26 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 30 points while allowing 36.
In their last game, Indiana State managed just 56 points, shooting 34.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they hit 62.5% of their free throws.
Jacob Hutson led the team with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Markus Harding added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Ben Schwieger contributed 15 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three.
Indiana State’s defense held their opponent to 74 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 40% shooting, with the other team making 11 of 27 shots.
From beyond the arc, Indiana State’s defense allowed 8 threes on 28 attempts, a 28% shooting rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they hit 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Indiana State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.