The Ball State Cardinals and Indiana State Sycamores begin their seasons at John E. Worthen Arena. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 149 points with Ball State set as a 6.5-point favorite.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals Betting Prediction
Neither team made the tournament last season. Ball State went 19-13 in the regular season while Indiana State finished 13-18.
The Cardinals won the only game against the Sycamores last season, 93-85. Ball State did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (24-30; 80.0 percent). Indiana State, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (12.8 vs. 25.9).
The Sycamores had records of 13-18 straight up (SU) and 15-15 against the spread (ATS) last season. Vegas had a tendency to set the total slightly low when Indiana State is involved, as 63.3 percent of their games gone over the O/U total.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, were 19-13 SU and 14-15-1 ATS last season. Vegas had a tendency to set the total a little low when Ball State is involved last year, as 73.3 percent of their games ended over the O/U total.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Ball State figures to have a substantial advantage. Last season, the Cardinals defense ranked 93rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.491), while the Indiana State offense ranked 244th in effective field goal percentage (0.497).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Ball State Cardinals ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Indiana State ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.5) while Ball State ranks 215th (5.3).
The Cardinals rank 123rd in assists per game (14.2) while the Sycamores rank 270th (11.6).
Indiana State averages 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. Ball State ranks 226th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
The Sycamores average 24.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 77th in the nation. The Cardinals rank 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
Ball State blocks 3.5 opponent shots per game, which ranks 122nd in the country. Indiana State ranks 201st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
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