Ball State Cardinals vs Indiana State Sycamores Matchup

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

Indiana State vs Ball State Prediction

The Sycamores and Cardinals are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cardinals will host the game at Worthen Arena in Muncie, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and Ball State is favored by -7 against Indiana State in a non-conference matchup.

Indiana State vs. Ball State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Indiana State Sycamores at Ball State Cardinals
Where: Muncie at Worthen Arena
Date: Saturday, November 16th
Betting Odds BALLST -7, INDST +210 | BALLST -260 O/U 153

Sycamores Preview: Does Indiana State Stand a Chance on the Road?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

Indiana State fell to SIUE 77-72 at home on Tuesday, November 12th. The Sycamores, who were -6.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

Indiana State led 36-33 at halftime but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 149, just under the O/U line of 150.5.

Sycamores Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Indiana State put up 72 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.2%, thanks to hitting 15 of 41 three-pointers at a 36.6% clip. From the line, they connected on 9 of 15 free throws, shooting 60%.

Ray'Sean Taylor led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, shooting 4 of 12 from deep. Ring Malith added 19 points and 5 rebounds, while Jahni Summers contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Sycamores Team Defense

Indiana State's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 59 attempts. They allowed 9 two-point baskets on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Indiana State's defense allowed 15 threes on 41 attempts, a 36% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9, shooting 60%. Indiana State gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Cardinals Preview: Pressure Builds for Ball State as Home Favorites

Ball State’s recent game against Dayton on November 13th ended in a 77-69 loss. Playing on the road, the Cardinals entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 41-26 at halftime, Ball State put up a fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Dayton 43-36. The total points for the game were 146, just over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Ball State's offense managed 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.5% from the field. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, going 8-for-18 from deep, while hitting 87.5% of their free throws, making 21 of 24.

Jermahri Hill led the way with 25 points, shooting 43.8% overall. Enoch Cheeks added 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60.0% from the field. Malachi Smith contributed 17 points and 10 assists, hitting 2-for-2 from three-point range.

Cardinals Team Defense

Ball State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. The Cardinals had a tough time defending inside, as their opponent hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 22/35.

From beyond the arc, Ball State held their opponent to 21% shooting, with just 4 made threes on 19 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 21 for 72%. The Cardinals also allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Sycamores vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Sycamores last five road games, the team averaged 75 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, Ball State has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 70 points per game.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sycamores have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Ball State has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.