Betting Line:
Wichita State is 16-point favorites.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Shockers rated this week at No. 3 and the Sycamores sitting at No. 258. It may or may not play a role in Odds Shark score prediction modelling that produced a 83-68 result in favor of the Shockers.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Wichita State's No. 21 nationally ranked offense (78 points per game) against a Sycamores defense that sits as the No. 116 at 64.6 PPG. The Shockers have been averaging 48% from the field, more than the Sycamores have managed so far this season (42.3% on average). Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Indiana State owns the country's No. 173-rated mark, allowing 70.4 points per game on the highway. Wichita State, on the other hand, rates No. 34 in scoring at home.
Betting Fun Facts
Indiana State Sycamores Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Bradley are 4-6
After playing Drake are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Northern Iowa are 6-4
After playing Missouri State are 7-3
After a win are 8-2
Wichita State is 16-point favorites.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Shockers rated this week at No. 3 and the Sycamores sitting at No. 258. It may or may not play a role in Odds Shark score prediction modelling that produced a 83-68 result in favor of the Shockers.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Wichita State's No. 21 nationally ranked offense (78 points per game) against a Sycamores defense that sits as the No. 116 at 64.6 PPG. The Shockers have been averaging 48% from the field, more than the Sycamores have managed so far this season (42.3% on average). Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Indiana State owns the country's No. 173-rated mark, allowing 70.4 points per game on the highway. Wichita State, on the other hand, rates No. 34 in scoring at home.
Betting Fun Facts
Indiana State Sycamores Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Bradley are 4-6
After playing Drake are 7-3
After a win are 5-5
Wichita State Shockers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Northern Iowa are 6-4
After playing Missouri State are 7-3
After a win are 8-2