The Indiana State Sycamores (2-1) go head-to-head with the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-2) at the Hulman Center. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Indiana State Sycamores Free Prediction
In the Hilltoppers’ last contest, they were topped by the UCF Knights, 78-62. UCF’s 0.600 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Western Kentucky, who had a rate of 0.436. The Knights’ mark was above their season average of 0.539. Charles Bassey was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting.
The Sycamores defeated the McKendree Bearcats in their last outing, 80-63. The Sycamores had a much better free throw rate (0.453 vs. 0.119) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.2 vs. 21.6). Tyreke Key was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Hilltoppers won the only contest against the Sycamores last season, 81-65. The Hilltoppers had a much better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.067) and had a much better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 24.1).
It will be a battle of opposite styles as the fast-paced Sycamores will look to push the more half-court-oriented Hilltoppers. Dating back to last season, the Sycamores rank 96th in possessions per game while the Hilltoppers are 199th. Also, WKU has been among the nation’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 26th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.287). The Sycamores, meanhwile, rank 322nd at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.290.
Western Kentucky at Indiana State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Indiana State ranks 120th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Western Kentucky ranks 336th (15.2).
The Hilltoppers rank 58th in steals per game (7.3) while the Sycamores rank 201st in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Western Kentucky averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 91st in the NCAA. Indiana State ranks 234th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Hilltoppers rank 170th in assists per game (13.4) while the Sycamores rank 288th (11.6).
Western Kentucky ranks 150th in rebounds per game (36.0) while Indiana State ranks 166th in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
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