Evansville vs Indiana State Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Evansville vs Indiana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Evansville Purple Aces Betting Preview

The Evansville Purple Aces are 10-17 (7-9) this year after they defeated Valparaiso by a score of 79-69 in their last game. Evansville trailed 44-40 at halftime, but they held Valpo to just 25 points in the second half for the win. The Purple Aces shot 50% from the field, 29.4% on three-pointers, and 91.7% on free throws in the game. Connor Turnbull led Evansville with 27 points and six rebounds, while Tayshawn Comer added 17 points and 11 assists in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Purple Aces lost to Missouri State by a score of 71-54 and Bradley by a score of 80-74. Evansville has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for sixth in the MVC standings with a 7-9 record. Evansville has scored 66.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 33.3 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Tayshawn Comer is averaging 15.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Gabriel Pozzato is averaging 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this year. Evansville is shooting 43% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 30.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 13-14 (7-9) this season after they defeated Illinois State by a score of 85-76. Indiana State led 40-33 at halftime and they added 45 points in the second half for the win. The Sycamores shot 50.9% from the field, 45.8% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Samage Teel led Indiana State with 36 points and four assists, while Jaden Daughtry added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Sycamores lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 88-73 and Drake by a score of 85-81. Indiana State has won four of their last six games and they are currently also tied for sixth in the MVC standings with a 7-9 record. Indiana State has scored 80.0 points per game and they have allowed 79.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Samage Teel is averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, while Jaden Daughtry is averaging 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game this year. Indiana State is shooting 46.5% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 34.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Evansville will beat Indiana State

• Indiana State has lost six of its last eight night games against the Missouri Valley Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Evansville’s last 19 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
• Eighteen of Indiana State’s last 22 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149+ points.

Evansville vs Indiana State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after picking up a win in their last game, but Indiana State will be at home. The Sycamores are shooting 46.5% from the field this year, but they have allowed 76+ points in four of their last five games. Indiana State has done a very good job offensively, but the defense is definitely underachieving. Evansville picked up a win over Valpo on Sunday, but they are shooting just 43% from the field this season. The Purple Aces haven’t been too bad on the road this season and they fought Indiana State tough in their first meeting, losing by a score of 66-62. I really don’t like how Indiana State is defending right now and I think that will allow Evansville to hang around in this game.