The Green Bay Phoenix (1-0) go head-to-head with the Indiana State Sycamores (0-1) at the Kress Events Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Green Bay Phoenix Free Prediction
The Sycamores are trying to rebound after their 86-69 loss to the Ball State Cardinals in their last matchup. Ball State’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana State. The Cardinals had a rate of 0.231, while the Sycamores posted a mark of 0.164. Tyreke Key led Indiana State in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-18 shooting.
The last time the Phoenix played, they dismantled the Wisconsin Lutheran Warriors, 110-54. The Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 33.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.592 vs. 0.379). With 13 points, Green Bay’s Tank Hemphill had a solid performance.
The Sycamores won the lone contest against the Phoenix last season, 85-63. Indiana State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Green Bay. The Sycamores had a rate of 0.594 while the Phoenix posted a mark of 0.336.
Second-chance points could be scarce for Green Bay in this battle. The Phoenix rank 255th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 percent), while Indiana State ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent) since the 2017-18 season.
Indiana State vs. Green Bay Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Indiana State ranks 105th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Green Bay ranks 312th in rebounds allowed per game (39.5).
The Sycamores rank 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while the Phoenix rank 278th (24.6).
Indiana State averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. Green Bay ranks 217th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
The Phoenix rank 117th in assists per game (14.2) while the Sycamores rank 265th (11.6).
Indiana State blocks 3.4 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 130th in the NCAA. Green Bay ranks 221st in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
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