Indiana State (24-5) vs Murray State (12-18)
Game Info: Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Hulman Center)
Betting Odds: Indiana State 12.5 -- Over/Under: 151.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Murray State Racers and Indiana State Sycamores face off on Sunday in a college basketball showdown at the Hulman Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Murray State vs Indiana State prediction.
How Does Murray State Bounce Back?
Murray State in the last game faced off against Belmont and it wasn’t a good game. Murray State scored 61 points while the defense gave up 83 points and they lost by 22 points. Rob Perry was the top player putting up 14 points and eight rebounds. Murray State is averaging 70.7 points while their defense is giving up 69.6 points per game. The defense is ranked 107th in the league and they are going to need the defense to step up here. JaCobi Wood is averaging 12.7 points while shooting while shooting 46.4 percent from the field.
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Indiana State has Won Three Straight Games
Indiana State has played well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Evansville, Indiana State scored 85 points and they ended up winning by 18 points. Indiana State is an elite offensive team and they are averaging 84.4 points per game while the defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league and they are going to need to run up the score here. Robbie Avila is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 54.8 percent from the field.
Murray State vs Indiana State Betting Prediction
Murray State’s defense has been a problem at times and this is going to be a game where they are going to have issues. Murray State gave up 83 points in the last game and they are going to really struggle in this game. Indiana State is averaging 84.4 points and they are going to go well over their season average. Murray State won’t be keeping up and Indiana State will cover the spread here.