The Indiana State Sycamores (5-4) welcome the Tennessee State Tigers (7-4) to Hulman Center. The Sycamores will try to extend their five-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Tennessee State Tigers at Indiana State Sycamores Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Sycamores defeated the Wright State Raiders 84-77, while the Tigers beat the Fordham Rams 66-61.
Tennessee State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.4 (above their season average of 33.0). Fordham was 0.117 and 30.8, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Indiana State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Wright State. The Sycamores had a rate of 38.9 (above their season average of 20.5), while the Raiders posted a mark of 22.2 (below their season average of 32.5). Jordan Barnes played a key role for Indiana State with 22 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Tennessee State rallied around Jon Brown, who contributed 17 points and five rebounds.
The physical Indiana State offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Sycamores rank 60th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.264, while Tennessee State ranks 323rd in FTA rate allowed (0.354) since last season. Furthermore, the Tigers rank 42nd in effective field goal percentage (0.513), whereas the bottom-tier defense of the Sycamores ranks 257th with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.513.
Tennessee State Tigers at Indiana State Sycamores ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Indiana State, ATS Winner – Indiana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tennessee State ranks 60th in rebounds per game (35.5) while Indiana State ranks 235th (32.4).
- The Tigers rank 43rd in blocks per game (3.1) while the Sycamores rank 135th (2.4).
- Tennessee State ranks 121st in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Indiana State ranks 174th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
- The Sycamores rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.7) while the Tigers rank 123rd (6.5).
- Tennessee State ranks 31st in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Indiana State ranks 129th (13.0).
