Evansville vs Indiana State Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Evansville vs Indiana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 10th 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 4-13 (0-6) this season after they lost to Murray State by a score of 79-69 in their last game. Evansville trailed 42-30 at halftime, but did win the second half 39-37 in the loss. The Purple Aces shot 51% from the field, 8% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. AJ Casey led Evansville with 24 points and five rebounds, while Joshua Hughes added 14 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Evansville lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 62-48 and Illinois State by a score of 73-47. The Purple Aces have scored 66.7 points per game with 33.7 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.8 points against per game this season. Connor Turnbull is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while AJ Casey is averaging 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for the Purple Aces. Evansville is shooting 41.8% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this season. 

Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview

The Indiana State Sycamores are 8-8 (1-4) this year after they lost to Drake by a score of 74-72 in their last game. Indiana State led 39-33 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-33 in the second half for the close loss. The Sycamores shot 45% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 84% on free throws in the game. Ian Scott led Indiana State with 16 points and six rebounds, while Jo Van Buggenhout added 13 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Indiana State lost to Northern Iowa by a score of 75-66, but did beat Belmont by a score of 81-80 before that. The Sycamores have scored 75.8 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.8 points against per game this season. Ian Scott is averaging 14.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, while Camp Wagner is averaging 12.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Sycamores. Indiana State is shooting 45.8% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win

• Evansville has lost each of its last 10 games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Indiana State has won 16 of its last 18 games against Evansville.
• Indiana State has won the first half in eight of its last 10 day games at Hulman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Evansville Purple Aces will win

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

Total Points Facts

• Each of Indiana State’s last eight day games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Seven of Evansville’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Evansville vs Indiana State Prediction 

Evansville comes into this matchup trying to snap a long losing streak, but they have scored 69 points or fewer in five straight games. The Purple Aces are shooting just 42% from the field and they have lost by at least eight points in four straight. Indiana State has also struggled recently, but they do have a win over Belmont in their last home game. The Sycamores are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 75 points in four of their last five. I don’t like how Indiana State is defending, but we can’t trust the Evansville offense. Take the Sycamores to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Indiana State -7.5