Indiana State vs Tarleton State Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/1/24

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Tarleton State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 1st at the Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 4-4 this year after they defeated Iona by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Indiana State was tied at 45 at halftime, but they were able to score 38 points in the second half for a narrow win. The Sycamores shot 52.9% from the field, 40.7% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. K’mani Doughty led Indiana State with 17 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Sycamores lost to Arkansas State by a score of 86-81 and Southern Indiana by a score of 87-77. Indiana State has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 77.1 points per game, while also averaging 41 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Samage Teel is averaging 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game, while Indiana State is shooting 46.2% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Tarleton State Texans Betting Preview

The Tarleton State Texans are 2-6 this season after they defeated Hofstra by a score of 61-59 in their last game. Tarleton State led 31-26 at halftime and was able to get the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Texans shot 44.9% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Ronnie Harrison Jr. led Tarleton State with 27 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Texans lost three games in a row against Iona, Michigan, and Baylor. Tarleton State has scored 57.9 points per game and they have allowed 79.1 points per game, while also averaging 28 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game this season. Bubu Benjamin is averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Tarleton State is shooting 41.8% from the field, 69.9% on free throws, and 37.2% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Indiana State will beat Tarleton State

• Tarleton State has lost seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Indiana State has won the first half in three of its last four night games.

Indiana State vs Tarleton State Prediction 

Tarleton State was able to pick up their first D-1 win of the season on Saturday against Hofstra, and they will look to make it two in a row here. The Texans started the season playing pretty poorly and they were blown out multiple times, but it is good to see them bounce back here. Indiana State was able to barely get by Iona on Saturday, but they have allowed at least 80 points in three straight games. I don’t trust this Tarleton State offense, so give me Indiana State to cover here. 

David Racey's Pick: Indiana State -6.5