It will be a battle between MVC opponents when the Southern Illinois Salukis (10-11, 3-5 MVC) welcome the Indiana State Sycamores (11-9, 3-5 MVC) to SIU Arena. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Free Prediction
The Sycamores are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-62 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in their last outing. Illinois State’s 12.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Indiana State, who had a mark of 21.9. The Redbirds’ mark was better than their season average of 15.8, while the Sycamores’ was above their season average of 17.4. Tyreke Key was Indiana State’s leading scorer with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The last time the Salukis played, they lost big to the Loyola Chicago Ramblers, 75-50. Loyola Chicago’s 0.660 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Southern Illinois, who had a rate of 0.455. The Ramblers’ mark was above their season average of 0.558, while the Salukis’ was below their season average of 0.527. Southern Illinois’ Armon Fletcher had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting.
After the Salukis won both games against the Sycamores last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last game, Southern Illinois won 76-72. Southern Illinois’ 0.528 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Indiana State, who had a mark of 0.439.
Indiana State does a solid job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 51st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), but Southern Illinois is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 19th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.171).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Illinois ranks 89th in assists per game (14.3) while Indiana State ranks 238th (10.8).
The Sycamores rank 108th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Salukis rank 232nd (24.9).
Southern Illinois averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 51st in the country. Indiana State ranks 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Sycamores rank 232nd in rebounds per game (33.6) while the Salukis rank 240th (33.4).
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The Sycamores’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 1.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Salukis have scored an average of 58.6 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
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