In this article we will formulate an Indiana State vs Cincinnati betting prediction for this NIT college basketball game on Tuesday, March 26th at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Indiana State recent form and recent player performance
- The Cincinnati recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Indiana State
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cincinnati
- Recent betting trends in games played between Indiana State and Cincinnati
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Indiana State and Cincinnati
Indiana State Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores are 30-6 (17-3) this year after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 76-64 in their last game. Indiana State led 38-28 at halftime and they were able to add 38 more points in the second half in the win. The Sycamores shot 48.2% from the field and were -7 in rebounding margin in the game. Indiana State defeated SMU by a score of 101-92 in their first NIT game, but they lost to Drake in the MVC Title game before that. The Sycamores are scoring 84.6 points per game with 35.5 rebounds per game and 17.7 assists per game, while allowing 72.3 points against per game this year. Robbie Avila is averaging 17.1 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game, and 4.0 assists per game. Indiana State is shooting 50.5% from the field, 79.7% on free throws, and 38.5% on three pointers this season.
Cincinnati Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 22-14 (7-11) this season after they defeated Bradley by a score of 74-57 in their last game. Cincinnati led 36-28 at the half and they held Bradley to only 29 second half points for the win. The Bearcats shot 47.5% from the field and made 10 three pointers in the game. Cincinnati defeated San Francisco in overtime by a score of 73-72 in the first round and they have won five of their last six games. The Bearcats are scoring 74.6 points per game with 39.6 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game, while giving up 67.7 points against per game this season. Dan Skillings Jr is averaging 12.9 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists per game. Cincinnati is shooting 44.2% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 32.4% on three pointers this year.
Indiana State Sycamores Team Facts
- Indiana State has won 23 of its last 24 games against non-Conference opponents at Hulman Center.
- Twenty-seven of Indiana State’s last 32 games against non-Conference opponents at Hulman Center have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Indiana State has won the first half in 18 of its last 20 night games at Hulman Center.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Facts
- Cincinnati has won each of its last seven games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
- Each of Cincinnati’s last six night games have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Indiana State vs Cincinnati Betting Prediction
Indiana State had some trouble in the first half against SMU in their first NIT game, but they rolled in the second half and won fairly easily against Minnesota in their second game. The Sycamores are a very high scoring team and they are shooting over 50% from the field. Cincinnati barely got by San Francisco in overtime in their first NIT game, but they played much better against Bradley. The Bearcats have been pretty solid defensively this season, but I don’t think anyone is going to stop this Indiana State offense. Take the Sycamores at home in this matchup.