Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Arkansas State vs Indiana State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nassau.

Arkansas State vs Indiana State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Wolves and Sycamores. The game is starting at 4:30 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Sycamores at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Arkansas State is favored by -8.5 against Indiana State. The over/under for the game is 158.5 points.

Arkansas State vs. Indiana State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Arkansas State Red Wolves at Indiana State Sycamores
Where: Nassau at Baha Mar Convention Center
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds ARKST -8.5, ARKST -365 | INDST +283 O/U 158.5

Red Wolves Preview: Does Arkansas State Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Arkansas State picked up a 59-49 win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, November 16th. The Red Wolves were at home and entered the game as -9.5 point favorites, ultimately covering the spread.

Arkansas State led 30-24 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring the Lumberjacks 29-25. The combined points of 108 fell well short of the 150-point O/U line.

Red Wolves Offense Breakdown

Arkansas State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 59 points on 31.1% shooting from the field. They hit only 26.7% from beyond the arc, knocking down 8 of 30 attempts, and their free-throw shooting was a dismal 46.4% (13/28).

Taryn Todd was a bright spot, scoring 21 points on 58.3% shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Red Wolves grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with Nana Antwi-Boasiako contributing 12 boards and 11 points.

Red Wolves Team Defense

Arkansas State's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 31% shooting. They limited two-point attempts to 11/31 (35%).

From beyond the arc, the Red Wolves gave up 8 threes on 30 attempts (26%). They also sent their opponent to the line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws (46%).

Sycamores Preview: Will the Sycamores Exceed Expectations at Home?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

The Sycamores dropped to Southern Indiana 87-77 on Monday, failing to cover the spread as 3-point favorites. This loss came on the road, where Indiana State struggled to find their rhythm early on.

After trailing 40-29 at halftime, the Sycamores put up 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47, making it difficult to mount a comeback. The game’s total points reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 152.

Sycamores Offense Breakdown

Indiana State's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.3%, thanks to a strong 63.2% performance on two-point shots. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25.9% of their threes, going 7-for-27.

Samage Teel led the way with 20 points, shooting 57.1% overall, though he hit just 1 of 6 from deep. Stephen Olowoniyi added 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Jack Mielke contributed 14 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes. The Sycamores also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.

Sycamores Team Defense

Despite Indiana State's defensive struggles, they allowed 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Sycamores gave up 11 threes, with their opponent hitting 52% from beyond the arc.

Indiana State also sent the other team to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws. The Sycamores allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Red Wolves vs Sycamores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Arkansas State has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
In their last ten games at home, the Sycamores have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 78 points per game in this stretch.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Sycamores have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Red Wolves have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.