Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores 2/12/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The Illinois State Redbirds will meet with Indiana State Sycamores in a Missouri Valley Conference clash in Hulman Center, Terre Haute, IN, on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET. Before beating Valparaiso in overtime at home on Wednesday night, Illinois State lost five consecutive matches.
With a 4-8 conference record, the Redbirds moved to 11-14 overall and sixth in the Missouri Valley Conference. Illinois State trailed Valparaiso by as many as 9 points in the first half and four at halftime.
With 15:47 remaining, the Redbirds found themselves down 16 points, only to recover and send the game to overtime. Illinois State grabbed the first four baskets of the extra session to take a 74-70 lead and never looked back.
To capture the victory, the Redbirds surrendered only two points in the opening 4:54 of overtime. Illinois State shot 45.2 percent from the field, including seven of 19 from the three-point range, and had a 42-31 advantage on the boards.
In the win, Antonio Reeves topped the Redbirds with 34 points. So far this year, the Redbirds averaged 77.1 points per night, ranking them 53rd in the country in scoring offense. This year, Illinois State averages 35.7 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game.
This year, the Redbirds are a below-average defensive squad, ranking 331st in scoring defense and surrendering 76.6 points per game.
- The University of Illinois State Sycamores is 10-5 ATS in their last 15 matches.
- Illinois State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches against Indiana State.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Illinois State’s last 5 matches in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores Predictions 2/12/2022
Indiana State lost four of their previous nine games before outlasting Evansville in double OT on the road on Thursday. With a 3-9 record in the league, the Sycamores advanced to 10-14 overall.
Indiana State dominated Evansville by nine points early in the game but fell behind by seven points before taking a one-point lead at halftime. The Sycamores led by as much as seven points in the second half, only to be forced into overtime.
The Sycamores shot 44.3 percent from the floor, including nine of 27 from the three-point range, and outrebounded their opponents 42-36. Neese led the Sycamores to win with a career-high 35 points.
The Sycamores are ranked 170th in the US in scoring offense, averaging 71.8 points per game this year. Indiana State averages 34.8 rebounds per game and 13.6 assists per night this season.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Indiana State’s last 7 matches.
- The University of Indiana State Sycamores is 12-1 ATS in their last 13 matches at home against Illinois State.
- Indiana State is 2-8 SU in their last 10 matches in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Illinois State Redbirds. Both teams struggled to get stops on the defensive end of the floor this year, which is a big reason why they are both below .500 at this point.
The difference between these two teams is their offensive performance, with Illinois State being an excellent offensive club and Indiana State being just ordinary. While Chatman’s absence is a concern for the Redbirds, the truth remains that they still have enough offensive weapons to work with.
Pick the points and Illinois State in this game, as they win on the road for the first time. The Illinois State Redbirds will win to a predicted score of 77-74.
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Illinois State Redbirds vs Indiana State Sycamores 2/12/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 1:00 PM (EST)
Location: Hulman Center, Terre Haute, IN
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022
TV: ESPN+
NCAAB Odds: Illinois State Redbirds +3
NCAAB Totals: 148.5