The Ball State Cardinals (2-1) square off against the Indiana State Sycamores (0-2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 17, 2019.
Ball State Cardinals vs. Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Sycamores got blown out by the fourth-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 91-62, while the Cardinals easily got past the UIC Flames, 67-48.
Ball State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 6.4 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.6. UIC was 17.8 and 25.6, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 19.0). Indiana State’s Tyreke Key had a solid performance, recording 20 points. Ball State received a boost from Tahjai Teague, who put up 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Cardinals won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 86-69. Ball State’s 0.231 free throw rate was their largest strength over Indiana State, who had a mark of 0.164.
The inefficient offense of Indiana State will face off against the elite defense of Ball State. Since last season, the Sycamores rank 281st in offensive efficiency, while the Cardinals are 58th in defensive efficiency. The Cardinals should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Ball State vs. Indiana State ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Ball State, ATS Winner – Ball State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Ball State ranks 53rd in rebounds per game (38.1) while Indiana State ranks 297th (32.3).
- The Sycamores rank 111th in steals per game (6.6) while the Cardinals rank 192nd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- Ball State ranks 270th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Indiana State ranks 322nd (16.1).
- The Cardinals rank 115th in blocks per game (3.6) while the Sycamores rank 254th (2.3).
- Ball State ranks 183rd in assists per game (13.1) while Indiana State ranks 289th (11.0).
