Indiana State Sycamores vs SIUE Cougars Matchup

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

SIUE vs Indiana State Prediction

The Cougars and Sycamores are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Sycamores will host the game at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150 points, and Indiana State is favored by -8 at home against SIUE.

SIUE vs. Indiana State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: SIUE Cougars at Indiana State Sycamores
Where: Terre Haute at Hulman Center
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds INDST -8, SIUE +302 | INDST -395 O/U 150

Cougars Preview: Does SIUE Have A Chance at Hulman Center?

SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games

SIUE faced a tough challenge on Friday, November 8th, as they went on the road to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Cougars entered the game as heavy underdogs, with a +28.5 point spread, but they were unable to cover the spread, losing 90-58.

SIUE trailed 46-28 at halftime and were outscored 44-30 in the second half. The total points for the game ended at 148, which was below the O/U line of 159.

Cougars Offense Breakdown

SIUE's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.1% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.7%, and they hit only 47.1% of their free throws.

Tomislav Ivisic led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three. Ben Humrichous added 15 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes at a 62.5% clip.

Cougars Team Defense

Despite SIUE's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 90 points in their previous game. They shot 44% from the field, hitting 28 of their 63 attempts.

From beyond the arc, SIUE went 15/38, shooting 39%. They also got to the free-throw line 28 times, making 19 of those attempts for 67%.

Sycamores Preview: Will Indiana State Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

Indiana State’s season opener didn’t go as planned, as they fell 97-64 on the road to Florida Atlantic on Monday. Entering the game as +7 underdogs, the Sycamores not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 53-28 at halftime, Indiana State couldn’t make a significant comeback, scoring 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points hit 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 151.5.

Sycamores Offense Breakdown

Indiana State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and 29.6% on two-point attempts. They connected on 13 of 37 three-point shots, hitting 35.1% from beyond the arc, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 43.8%.

Samage Teel led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range. Niccolo Moretti added 19 points on 7 of 9 shooting, including 3 of 4 from deep, while Baba Miller was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4 and 2 for 2 from three-point range, finishing with 9 rebounds.

Sycamores Team Defense

Indiana State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 97 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Sycamores allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, Indiana State's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooting, as their opponent connected on 11 of 23 attempts, good for 47%. They also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they hit 18 free throws.

Cougars vs Sycamores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, SIUE has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 60 points per game.
Across their five previous home games, Indiana State has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 75 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Cougars have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. SIUE posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
The Sycamores have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.