Indiana State Sycamores will go to the free throw line vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday, hoping to boost its 5-5 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Indiana State Sycamores opened as 10-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Indiana State Sycamores vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers currently sport a 6-4 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 6-2 ATS. The Indiana State Sycamores are 5-5 and 3-4-1 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers produce a 5-3 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Indiana State Sycamores have gone 5-3 against the totals betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers rated this week at No. 95 and the Indiana State Sycamores sitting at No. 100.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Western Kentucky's No. 203-rated squad against Indiana State's No. 126-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Western Kentucky rates No. 215 in the country with 6.4 per game, while their foes tonight, the Indiana State Sycamores rank No. 63 nationally with 9 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Indiana State cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Wisconsin-Green Bay out of the gym and running up a 85-63 score at Hulman Center.
Western Kentucky got 19 points from Lamonte Bearden but lost anyway, 81-80, to Wisconsin on Wednesday at Kohl Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Indiana State home to Elon, Friday, December 22nd
Western Kentucky at Belmont, Tuesday, December 19th