Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Sycamores? Tip off is at at 1:45 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on PEAC. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and the Sycamores are the home favorites against the Cardinals in a non-conference matchup.

BALL STATE CARDINALS VS INDIANA STATE SYCAMORES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Ball State Cardinals +13.5

This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 1:45 ET on Saturday, December 16th.

WHY BET THE BALL STATE CARDINALS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Sycamores.
  • Even though we have Indiana State winning straight-up, we like Ball State at +13.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Are the Cardinals Ready for a Win at Indianapolis?

In today’s game against Indiana State, the Ball State team, who currently has a record of 8-2, will have the opportunity to even out their road record at .500 if they win. So far this season, they are 1-2 on the road. Looking at Ball State’s ATS performance thus far, they enter today’s game with a 5-2 ATS record. This season’s overall ATS mark consists of a 1-2 record on the road vs. the spread and a perfect 4-0 record at home.

After 10 games, Ball State has an over/under record of 2-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 139.4 points per game so far. When looking at the Cardinals’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 136 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Ball State offense ended with 68 points against Detroit. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.2% and made 6 threes. Basheer Jihad is leading the team in scoring at 19.3 points per contest. Jalin Anderson has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.1 going into the game.

Currently, the Cardinals’ defense holds the 51st rank in the nation, allowing 64.9 points per game. Ball State’s three-point defense is currently 54th in the country at 5.7 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 46.7% of their shots vs. Ball State.

Can the Indiana State Offense Score Enough at Home?

After 10 games, Indiana State has compiled a 9-1 record. In away games, the Sycamores are 5-1 this season, while they are 2-0 at home. Indiana State has a current ATS record of 6-2, which is above .500. When playing at home this season, Indiana State has a 2-0 record vs. the spread. In their last ten home games, they are 6-3 vs. the spread.

Indiana State comes in with an over/under record of 5-3-0 through 10 games, with their games averaging a combined 161.5 points per game so far. Looking at the Sycamores’ last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with their games averaging 157 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Indiana State offense tallied 90 points in a matchup against Northern Illinois. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.4%, and they made 11 threes. The Indiana State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 27.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 41% of their looks from outside this season.

In terms of defense, Indiana State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.1 threes per game vs. Ball State. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 26.3%.