The Indiana Hoosiers host Indiana State on Friday, looking to build on their 18-16 mark against the 11-20 Sycamores in college basketball betting action at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Indiana Hoosiers were listed as -14-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Indiana State Sycamores vs Indiana Hoosiers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana Hoosiers sit at 18-16 (14-17-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Indiana State Sycamores are currently 11-20 (15-15 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Indiana is 17-15 OU, and Indiana State is 19-11 OU.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Indiana Hoosiers rated this week at No. 143 and the Indiana State Sycamores sitting at No. 136.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Indiana's No. 36 nationally ranked offense (79.74 points per game) against a Indiana State Sycamores defense that sits as the No. 150 at 72.74 PPG. The Indiana Hoosiers have been averaging 47.85% from the field, more than the Sycamores have managed so far this season (41.59% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sycamores endured a 83-72 loss at the hands of the Purple Aces on Thursday, despite a 17-point effort from Brenton Scott at Scottrade Center.
Juwan Morgan scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Hoosiers to a win (they lost 75-63 to Georgia Tech at Hank McCarmish Pavilion on Tuesday).
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana State home to Auburn, Thursday, November 16th
Indiana at Howard, Sunday, November 12th