The Indiana State Sycamores host Northern Illinois on Wednesday, looking to build on their 2-4 mark against the 4-3 Huskies in college basketball betting action at Hulman Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Indiana State Sycamores to cover the point spread in this one found them as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Northern Illinois Huskies vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana State Sycamores sit at 2-4 (4-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Northern Illinois Huskies are currently 4-3 (3-3 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Indiana State is 3-2 OU, and Northern Illinois is 4-2 OU.
The Sycamores - Huskies odds would favor the Huskies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Indiana State is rated No. 257 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northern Illinois is at No. 99.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Indiana State's No. 104-ranked scoring average of 77.33 PPG, against a Northern Illinois Huskies defense rated No. 145 and allowing 71.43 PPG. The Indiana State Sycamores FG% has averaged 44.74% to date this season, less than the Northern Illinois Huskies shooters have managed so far (44.77% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies got 21 points from Aaric Armstead as Northern Illinois ran past UIC 92-81 on Saturday at NIU Convocation Center.
The Sycamores got 24 points from Brenton Scott, but it was Quinnipiac that prevailed in a 80-77 final on Sunday at HP Field House.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Illinois at Minnesota, Sunday, December 11th
Indiana State at Utah State, Saturday, December 3rd