The Wright State Raiders (7-2) will be at home in the Ervin J. Nutter Center when they take on the Indiana State Sycamores (4-4). Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Wright State Raiders Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Raiders won a close one over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 76-74, while the Sycamores beat the North Dakota State Bison 71-60.
Indiana State played a flawless game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 7.0 (better than their season average of 17.3) and a free throw rate of 0.203 (matching their season average). North Dakota State was 13.9 and 0.179, respectively, for those same stats. The Raiders, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.215 (above their season average of 0.205) and held the Hilltoppers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.3 (below their season average of 29.6). Grant Basile was a key piece for Wright State with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Tyreke Key had a good game for Indiana State, recording 27 points and eight rebounds.
The Sycamores won the sole game between these two teams last season, 69-63. Indiana State’s 0.280 free throw rate was their largest strength over Wright State, who had a rate of 0.218.
The productive offense of Wright State will clash against the mid-tier defense of Indiana State. Since last season, the Raiders rank 64th in offensive efficiency, while the Sycamores are 264th in defensive efficiency. The Raiders figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Sycamores, who rank 321st in offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 percent), will battle against the Raiders, who rank 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Wright State Raiders Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Wright State, ATS Winner – Wright State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wright State ranks 21st in rebounds per game (36.1) while Indiana State ranks 297th (32.0).
- The Raiders rank 49th in steals per game (6.4) while the Sycamores rank 152nd (6.4).
- Wright State ranks 190th in blocks per game (2.2) while Indiana State ranks 229th (2.3).
- The Raiders rank 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while the Sycamores rank 308th (16.6).
- Wright State ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Indiana State ranks 165th (12.9).