In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Utah prediction for this college basketball showdown on Tuesday, April 2nd at Hinkle Fieldhouse. We will take a look at:
-The Utah Utes recent form and recent player performance
-The Indiana State recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Utah and Indiana State.
Indiana State Has Home Court Advantage
Indiana State is going to have a home-court advantage, playing only an hour and forty minutes away from Terre Haute. In the last game against Cincinnati, Indiana State had to score 53 points in the second half to pick up the four-point victory. Robbie Avila had another big game, putting up 22 points, six assists, and four rebounds. There were four different players that finished with at least 12 points. Indiana State is averaging 84.6 points, while their defense is giving up 72.6 points per game. Avila has been the top player for Indiana State, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 53 percent from the field.
Indiana State Team Facts
- Indiana State has won nine of its last 10 games.
- Twenty-six of Indiana State’s last 31 night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
- Indiana State has won the first half in 32 of its last 38 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Utah Has Impressed During NIT
Utah has really impressed during the NIT, and they really haven’t been tested yet. In the last game against VCU the defense gave up only 54 points, and they ended up winning by 20 points. Gabe Madsen had a strong game putting up 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Branden Carlson put up 17 points, three rebounds, and three assists. Utah is averaging 78.5 points, while their defense is giving up 72.4 points per game. Carlson is averaging 17 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from behind the three point line.
Utah Team Facts
- Utah has won each of its last seven night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Thirteen of Utah’s last 14 games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Utah has won the first half in each of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
Matchup League Facts
- Indiana State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (63.9%).
- Indiana State ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- Utah ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.7%).
- Utah ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (62.6).
Indiana State vs Utah Betting Prediction
Utah is going to keep this game close, and they might win this game outright. Utah is averaging 78.5 points, and they have been dominant during the NCAA tournament. Indiana State almost lost to Cincinnati in the last game, and their defense is going to really struggle in this game. Utah is going to have no issue running up the score, and that will be the difference here. Back Utah against the spread. The winner of this game will meet Seton Hall or Georgia in the NIT Finals.