NCAAB betting line favors Shockers over Sycamores

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Jan 15, 8:00 PM | Hulman Center

Wichita State Shockers vs Indiana State Sycamores Odds

14-3TEAM RECORD11-6



Indiana State will look to improve on its 11-6 record on Sunday when they host Wichita State in NCAAB odds action at Hulman Center.

The Sycamores currently sports a 11-6 record overall in NCAAB action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-11 ATS. The Shockers are 14-3 and 5-9 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Sycamores produce a 9-7 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Shockers have gone 7-7 against the number.



View Wichita State vs Indiana State Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 7.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new college basketball power rankings here, it's the No. 241-ranked Sycamores and the No. 6-rated Shockers in this matchup. Computer formulas aimed at predicting NCAAB scores point to a 83-69 win for the Shockers on Sunday.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Shockers is ranked No. 24 in NCAA hoops at 39.5 per game. Contrast that with Indiana State’s No. 292 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Indiana State is the No. 181-ranked team in the country at 6.1 per game, while Wichita State rates No. 99 at 7.1 per game.

Defensively, Wichita State features the nation's No. 80-rated defense on the road, allowing 66.1 points per game. Indiana State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 279 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Wichita State was a 78-41 Sportsbook at home against Bradley. They covered the 21-point spread as favorites. Wichita State cruised to victory on Friday, running Bradley out of the gym and running up a 78-41 score at Charles Koch Arena.

Last time out for Indiana State, they were a 73-67 loser as they battled Southern Illinois on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 1-point underdog. Jake Odum scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Sycamores to a win (they lost 73-67 to Southern Illinois at SIU Arena on Friday).


Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Northern Iowa are 6-4
After playing Bradley are 6-4
After a win are 9-1

Indiana State Sycamores Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Illinois State are 4-6
After playing Southern Illinois are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4


A few Shockers at Sycamores trends to consider:
Wichita State is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wichita State's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wichita State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana State
Wichita State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Indiana State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana State's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Indiana State's last 10 games when playing Wichita State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana State's last 5 games when playing at home against Wichita State


Next up:
Wichita State at Northern Iowa, Wednesday, January 18
Indiana State at Illinois State, Wednesday, January 18

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