Indiana State Sycamores vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Matchup

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

Indiana State vs Southern Indiana Prediction

Looking to win big? The Sycamores and Screaming Eagles face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Screaming Eagles are hosting the game at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN. Indiana State is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.

Indiana State vs. Southern Indiana Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Indiana State Sycamores at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Where: Evansville at Screaming Eagles Arena
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds INDST -3.5, INDST -195 | USI +144 O/U 153.5

Sycamores Preview: Will the Sycamores Win on the Road?

Indiana State Sycamores Recent Game/Games

The Sycamores took care of business at home on Friday, November 22nd, with a dominant 97-61 win over Chicago State. As -17 point favorites, Indiana State not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After leading just 35-30 at halftime, the Sycamores exploded in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 62-31. The game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 155.5.

Sycamores Offense Breakdown

Indiana State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 97 points with a 56.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70%, thanks in part to hitting 45.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 15 of 33 attempts. Inside the arc, they were even more efficient, shooting 70.4% on two-point attempts.

Samage Teel led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep and shooting 70% overall. Markus Harding contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. The Sycamores also dished out 20 assists, with Teel and Harding each adding 3 assists to their stat lines.

Sycamores Team Defense

Despite Indiana State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 61 points. However, they allowed them to shoot 56% from the field, with 34 made baskets on 60 attempts.

Inside the arc, Indiana State's defense gave up 19 of 27 two-point shots, a 70% shooting rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 15 of 33 attempts, shooting 45%. Indiana State also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 66%.

Screaming Eagles Preview: Will the Screaming Eagles Exceed Expectations at Home?

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games

Southern Indiana picked up a 92-83 win over South Dakota on Friday, November 22nd. The Screaming Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 153.5.

Southern Indiana led 41-35 at halftime and scored 51 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 48 points to South Dakota.

Screaming Eagles Offense Breakdown

Southern Indiana put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 56% of their two-point attempts (28/50) and 44.4% from beyond the arc (8/18), while hitting 75% of their free throws (12/16).

The Screaming Eagles dished out 20 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Jayland Randall led the way with 24 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from three (3/6). Kaleb Stewart added 21 points, hitting 5 threes on 41.7% shooting from deep.

Screaming Eagles Team Defense

Southern Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 56% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Southern Indiana's defense gave up 8 threes on 18 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 75%. Additionally, Southern Indiana allowed 12 offensive rebounds.

Sycamores vs Screaming Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Sycamores are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
Across the Screaming Eagles last three home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 79. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
As the betting underdog, the Screaming Eagles have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Southern Indiana posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
As the betting favorite, the Sycamores have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Indiana State posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.