Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels 3-20-2023

Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels 3/20/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels 3/20/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

 

Discount Tire CBI – Quarterfinal

 

The Indiana State Sycamores will go against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in Discount Tire CBI – Quarterfinal action in Ocean Center, HI, on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET.

 

After 40 minutes on Sunday, Eastern Kentucky and Cleveland State were knotted. Tayshawn Comer’s dunk immediately shifted that, as the Colonels went on to outscore the Vikings 17-1 in the additional five minutes.

 

Eastern Kentucky outrebounded their opponents 50-29 as a result, winning 91-75 and easily covering the spread.

 

The Colonels are 2-1 in postseason competition between the CBI and ASUN Tournament and are ranked 168th by KenPom. Eastern Kentucky excelled at defense, allowing opponents to shoot only 42.1% from the field.

 

They are difficult to score on because of that and their robust rebounding. They score 77.4 points per game on offense on the back of an incredibly quick pace.

 

Nonetheless, they could improve their efficiency, particularly from the free-throw line. The Colonels’ team free throw percentage this season was only 65.8%, one of the lowest in the country.

 

  • The Eastern Kentucky University Colonels are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 matches.
  • The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 13-6 SU in their last 19 matches.
  • The Colonels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches in the Missouri Valley Conference.

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Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Predictions 3/20/2023

 

Indiana State grabbed command against South Carolina Upstate with 8:50 remaining, increasing their advantage to 63-51. After that, the offense fizzled, and five minutes later, the score was one possession.

 

However, the Sycamores’ defense stood firm, preventing the Spartans from ever tying the match, leading to a 67-62 victory.

 

Although it wasn’t beautiful for the top seed, the task was completed. Together with his three assists, Courvoisier McCauley’s double-double significantly contributed to the victory.

 

Indiana State is ranked 98th by KenPom and is 3-1 in postseason play. They play at a fast tempo like Eastern Kentucky, but their attack is more effective.

 

They had the 17th-highest success rate in the nation, hitting 48.1% of their shots. The Sycamores also made 77.2% of their free throws, placing them 18th in that category, and made 35.4% of their three-point attempts.

 

On the opposite end of the floor, they’re just as tough as Eastern Kentucky. They prevent rival teams from shooting more than 42.4% and 31.7% from deep.

 

Indiana State ended the season with a better-rebounding margin than the Colonels.

 

  • The Indiana State Sycamores are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 matches.
  • The total went OVER in 4 of Indiana State’s last 6 matches.
  • The State Sycamores are 10-3 SU in their last 13 matches.

Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Indiana State Sycamores. The biggest distinction between both clubs, when compared, is on offense.

 

They are both quick players who rebounded well against conference rivals and have the ability to restrict opposing offenses.

 

Nonetheless, Indiana State often plays effectively, making about 50% of their baskets and benefiting from free throws. In fact, Eastern Kentucky barely makes 43.5% of its field goals and roughly 35% of its free throws.

 

When Indiana State wins this game against the spread, the offense is likely to be the deciding factor. The Indiana State Sycamores will win to a predicted score of 

 

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NCAAB Starting Time: 12:00 PM ET

 

Location: Ocean Center, HI

 

Date: Monday, March 20, 2023

 

TV: ESPN3

 

NCAAB Odds: Indiana State Sycamores -5.5

 

NCAAB Totals: 154

 

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