Indiana State Sycamores vs Murray State Racers Matchup

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

Murray State vs Indiana State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Racers and Sycamores. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sycamores at Hulman Center in Terre Haute, IN. Get ready to place your bets! Murray State is favored by -2 in this Missouri Valley conference matchup the against Indiana State. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.

Murray State vs. Indiana State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Murray State Racers at Indiana State Sycamores
Where: Terre Haute at Hulman Center
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds MURST -2, MURST -149 | INDST +123 O/U 154.5

Racers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Racers?

Murray State Racers Recent Game/Games

Murray State fell to 5-3 on the season after a 81-76 road loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. The Racers, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 148.5.

Murray State led 39-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 34. This second-half performance ultimately cost them the game.

Racers Offense Breakdown

Murray State's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 37.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit 73.1% of their free throws, going 19-for-26 from the line.

Don McHenry led the Racers with 29 points, hitting 4-of-10 from deep, while JaCobi Wood added 22 points, connecting on 5-of-10 from three. Wood also contributed 6 assists and 7 rebounds. Babacar Faye was efficient inside, shooting 58.3% and grabbing 9 boards.

Racers Team Defense

Despite giving up 81 points, Murray State held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field, including 24% from beyond the arc, where they connected on 6 of 25 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Racers allowed 45% shooting, with their opponent hitting 21 of 46 two-point shots. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 21 free throws for 84%. Murray State gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Sycamores Preview: Will the Sycamores Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

Indiana State improved to 5-4 on the season with an 80-77 road win over Missouri State on Saturday. The Sycamores entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 40-36 at halftime, Indiana State outscored Missouri State 44-37 in the second half. The game’s total points of 157 exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 148.5.

Sycamores Offense Breakdown

Indiana State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, hitting 57.1% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 66.1%. They were especially dominant inside, shooting 75.9% on two-point attempts, while connecting on 37% from beyond the arc.

Dez White led the way with 30 points, hitting 5 of 11 from deep, while Samage Teel added 23 points and 9 assists, shooting 75% overall. Jaden Daughtry contributed 20 points, and Vincent Brady II knocked down 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 15 points.

Sycamores Team Defense

Indiana State's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 58 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Indiana State's opponents went 8/22, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 63%.

Racers vs Sycamores Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Murray State has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 77 points per game while allowing 77. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Across their ten previous home games, Indiana State has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 79 points per game.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Indiana State has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
Against the spread, the Racers have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.