In this article we will formulate a Minnesota vs Indiana State betting prediction for this NIT college basketball game on Sunday, March 24th at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Minnesota recent form and recent player performance
- The Indiana State recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Indiana State
- Recent betting trends in games played between Minnesota and Indiana State
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Minnesota and Indiana State
Minnesota Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 19-14 (9-11) this year after they defeated Butler by a score of 73-72 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 38-36 at halftime, but they made two free throws with five seconds left for the win. The Golden Gophers shot 46.9% from the field and were -2 in rebounding margin in the game. Minnesota has lost five of their last seven games, including the one to Northwestern, with the only other win in that span coming against Penn State at home. The Golden Gophers are scoring 75.3 points per game with 34.9 rebounds per game and 17.5 assists per game, while allowing 71.8 points against per game this year. Dawson Garcia is averaging 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Minnesota is shooting 47.2% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this season.
Indiana State Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores are 29-6 (17-3) this season after they defeated SMU by a score of 101-92 in their last game. Indiana State trailed 49-40 at halftime, but they scored 61 points in the second half for the win. The Sycamores shot 55.4% from the field and were +5 in rebounding margin in the game. Indiana State lost to Drake by a score of 84-80 in the MVC Title game and they barely missed out on the NCAA Tournament. Out of six losses this year, two came in non-conference games against Alabama and Michigan State. The Sycamores are scoring 84.9 points per game with 35.7 rebounds per game and 17.6 assists per game, while giving up 72.6 points against per game this season. Robbie Avila is averaging 17.3 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, and 3.9 assists per game. Indiana State is shooting 50.5% from the field, 79.7% on free throws, and 38.5% on three pointers this year.
Indiana State Sycamores Team Facts
- Indiana State has won 22 of its last 23 games against non-Conference opponents at Hulman Center.
- Forty-six of Indiana State’s last 48 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Hulman Center have produced a total of 160 or fewer points.
- Indiana State has won the first half in 13 of its last 15 games at Hulman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Facts
- Minnesota has won 17 of its last 18 day games against non-Conference opponents.
- Each of Minnesota’s last 15 day games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
- Minnesota has won the first half in seven of its last eight day games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Indiana State is the only team to ranks in the top-five for both field goal percentage and free throw percentage this season.
- Indiana State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (60.0%).
- Minnesota ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.5).
- Minnesota ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.8).
Minnesota vs Indiana State Betting Prediction
Indiana State comes into this matchup with one of the best records in the country, but they came up just short of the NCAA Tournament after losing to Drake in the conference final. The Sycamores are great offensively and they are shooting over 50% from the field. Minnesota had a very strong season, but they struggled down the stretch. The Golden Gophers did pick up a nice win over Butler in the first round, but I don’t see how they are going to slow Indiana State down. Minnesota struggles on the road and I like Indiana State to win this game by double digits. Take the Sycamores.