Iona (1-5) vs Indiana State (3-3)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Baha Mar Convention Center)
Betting Odds: Iona +3.5 / Indiana State -3.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Indiana State Sycamores and Iona Gaels meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Baha Mar Convention Center. Here’s a Indiana State vs Iona Prediction. This article will include a Indiana State vs Iona Pick.
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores lost to Southern Indiana and Arkansas State, and they play Tarleton State, Missouri State and Murray State. The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 82.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 77.1 points on 43 percent shooting. Samage Teen is averaging 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Markus Harding is averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jahni Summers is dishing 1.2 assists and Camp Wagner is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game.
Iona Gaels Betting Preview
The Iona Gaels lost to Cornell, beat Tarleton State, and they play Rice, Sacred Heart and Saint Peter’s next. The Iona Gaels are averaging 64.5 points on 37.9 percent shooting and allowing 77.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Dejour Reaves is averaging 13.5 points and 5.2 rebounds, while adamant Nije is averaging 9.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. James Patterson is dishing 0.7 assists and Clarence Rupert is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Iona Gaels are shooting 28.3 percent from beyond the arc and 62.4 percent from the free throw line. The Iona Gaels are allowing 39.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win
- Indiana State has won 15 of its last 18 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Iona has lost six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Indiana State has won the first half in 12 of its last 16 day games played at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Indiana State's last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 156+ points.
- Each of Iona's last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Iona ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (0.60).
- Iona ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (42.8%).
- Indiana State ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.9).
- Indiana State ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.0).
Indiana State vs Iona Prediction
The Indiana State Sycamores will have the best player on the floor, and they're far and away more trustworthy on the defensive side. The Iona Gaels have been an underachieving team the last couple of seasons, and they're 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. With both teams on the end of a back to back, Indiana Sate has the edge with Samage Teen and the more consistent defense. We're not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me the Sycamores for the win and cover of small chalk.
Randy’s Pick Indiana State -3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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