Indiana State Sycamores vs. Missouri State Bears: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
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- January 17, 2024
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Only one more half stands between Indiana State and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Missouri State 44 30. Indiana State came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off.
We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same. Missouri State Bears @ Indiana State Sycamores Current Records: Missouri State 10 7, Indiana State 14 3 Missouri State is 8 2 against Indiana State since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday.
Both teams will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at Hulman Center. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Missouri State's three game losing streak finally came to an end on Saturday. They walked away with a 74 64 win over the Aces. The victory was just what Missouri State needed coming off of a 77 53 defeat in their prior game.
Missouri State got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was N.J. Benson out in front who dropped a double double on 22 points and 13 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Benson has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Raphe Ayres, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds.
Indiana State has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season. They steamrolled past the Bruins 94 64 at home. Winning is a bit easier when you work as a team to rack up 11 more assists than your opponent, as Indiana State did.
Indiana State's win on Saturday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayson Kent, who scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Swope, who went 8 for 11 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points and 2 assists.
The Bears' win bumped their record up to 10 7. As for the Sycamores, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14 3. Not only did both teams in this Tuesday's contest win their last matches, they also took care of their bettors and covered the spread. As for their next game, Indiana State is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 12.5 points.
For those looking to play the spread, take note: they are a solid 5 1 against the spread when playing as the favorites at home. Missouri State didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Indiana State when the teams last played back in February of 2023, but they still walked away with a 66 62 victory.
Will Missouri State repeat their success, or does Indiana State have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough. Indiana State is a big 12.5 point favorite against Missouri State, according to the latest . The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Sycamores as a 13.5 point favorite.
The over/under is set at 151 points. See for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. . Missouri State has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Indiana State..