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NIT Final: Indiana State vs. Seton Hall odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Indiana State vs. Seton Hall odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Indiana State Sycamores (32-6) and Seton Hall Pirates (24-12) meet Thursday in the NIT Final. Tip-off from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Indiana State vs. Seton Hall odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sycamores belted Utah 100-90 Tuesday in an NIT semifinal in Indianapolis, covering as 4.5-point favorites as the Over (161.5) cashed. Fan favorite C Robbie Avila — with his creative nicknames of “Cream Abdul Jabbar” and “Larry Nerd” — posted 26 points with 10 rebounds, 3 assists and a block, while hitting 11-of-14 from the field. G Ryan Conwell ended up with 27 points, while draining 4 triples.

While Indiana State is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 3 games, Seton Hall is 3-0 ATS in its last 3. The Pirates advanced here with an 84-67 win over Georgia in their Tuesday semifinal at Hinkle. The Pirates covered as 5.5-point favorites and the Over (146) cashed.

This should come down to Indiana State’s offense vs. Seton Hall’s defense.

The Sycamores averaged 90.5 points per game in their 4 NIT contests; the Pirates yielded 66.3 PPG in their 4 NIT victories — the first win was an overtime victory over Saint Joseph’s.

Seton Hall hit 47.1% (32-of-68) from the field against Georgia, while knocking down 40.0% (8-of-20) from behind the 3-point line.

Indiana State hit 56.9% (37-of-65) from the field, including 35.3% (12-of-34) from behind the arc.

Seton Hall hasn’t covered in 4 straight games at any point this season.

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Indiana State vs. Seton Hall odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook’s; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Indiana State -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Seton Hall +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread: Indiana State -2.5 (-115) | Seton Hall +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Indiana State vs. Seton Hall and predictions

Prediction

Indiana State 85, Seton Hall 80

Moneyline

PASS.

Unless you don’t want to lay 2.5 points on the Indiana State spread, you can lay the -155 juice here with the Sycamores.

Against the spread

INDIANA STATE -2.5 (-115) is a decent play to get the job done by at least a trey.

The Sycamores are on fire offensively, going for 75 or more points in all 7 postseason games, and 11 straight games dating back to the regular season. If this team is hitting their shots, Indiana State is hard to beat, especially in front of a raucous crowd.

Indianapolis is just a little over an hour from the Sycamores’ campus in Terre Haute. Just like the semifinal, it will be a pro-Indiana State crowd at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Sycamores are a solid 5-2 ATS in 7 postseason games, and they have won 3 of the past 4 games by 9 or more points.

Seton Hall (+125) has been a good play in this tournament. Just like the Sycamores, the Pirates have played hard, looking to make a statement after getting snubbed for the NCAA Tournament.

The difference here will be proximity to campus for Indiana State, and the crowd will spur on the Sycamores.

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Over/Under

OVER 159.5 (-110) is the way to go.

The Sycamores have posted 5 Over results in the past 6 outings, while the Pirates have hit the Over in the past 2 games. Seton Hall has averaged 87.5 PPG in the past 2 outings, while allowing 67.5 PPG. Look for plenty of offense in this battle for the trophy.

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NIT semifinal: Utah vs. Indiana State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Utah vs. Indiana State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Utes (22-14) and Indiana State Sycamores (31-6) meet Tuesday in an NIT semifinal. Tip-off from Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Utah vs. Indiana State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utes have rattled off 3 straight wins and covers in the NIT since getting knocked out of the Pac-12 Tournament by Colorado on March 14. The Utes have averaged 83.0 points per game (PPG) in 3 NIT contests, while cashing the Over in 2 of those outings.

The Sycamores have won 3 in a row since getting bumped in the Missouri Valley Conference final against Drake on March 10. The Indiana State offense has been fire in the NIT, going for 87.3 PPG in 3 games, while going 2-1 against the spread (ATS). The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 postseason outings, too.

Georgia and Seton Hall will play in the other NIT semifinal — scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).

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Utah vs. Indiana State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Utah +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Indiana State -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread: Utah +3.5 (-110) | Indiana State -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 163.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Utah vs. Indiana State and predictions

Prediction

Indiana State 86, Utah 81

Moneyline

INDIANA STATE (-175) will cost you, but it isn’t priced out of line if you just want to play the winner and you don’t want to fiddle around with the points.

The Sycamores have ripped off 5 wins in 6 outings in the postseason, while posting 9 victories in the past 10 outings since Feb. 21.

Utah (+145), on the other hand, is just 8-9 in the past 17 games despite the run to the NIT semis.

Against the spread

INDIANA STATE -3.5 (-110) is worth a look as it tries to advance to the NIT title game despite the fact Utah +3.5 (-110) has been red-hot against the number. The Utes have cashed at a 4-1 ATS pace in the postseason, while going 7-2 ATS in the past 9 games since Feb. 29.

However, the Sycamores are a solid 4-2 ATS in 6 games in the postseason, and this team has posted 9 wins in the past 10 outings. As a single-digit favorite, Indiana State is 9-5 ATS in the past 14 instances.

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Over/Under

OVER 163.5 (-110) is the lean in this NIT semifinal matchup.

The total has gone high in 4 of the past 5 games for Indiana State, while going 6-3 in the past 9 outings since Feb. 24. The Sycamores were one of the most prolific offenses in the nation, going for 84.5 PPG, while hitting at a 50.4% pace from the field, and 38.4% from behind the 3-point line.

Indiana State doesn’t leave many points on the floor, either, cashing in at a 79.7% pace from the free-throw line, for which Over bettors are thankful. And the defense is just so-so, conceding 72.0 PPG.

For Utah, it is hitting at a 78.3 PPG clip this season, and it is a respectable 46.6% from the field, and 35.8% from three. But the Utes are horrific at the free-throw line, cashing in at just a 65.0% clip, so that’s a concern. Defensively, they’re not very good, allowing 73.2 PPG, and teams hit triples at a 34.2% pace, which was in the bottom third in the nation.

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MVC Tournament: Drake vs. Indiana State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s MVC Championship: Drake vs. Indiana State odds, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Drake Bulldogs (27-6, 16-4 MVC) battle the Indiana State Sycamores (28-5, 17-3) on Sunday in the MVC Championship. Tip from Nido and Enterprise Center is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Drake vs. Indiana State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The 2nd-seeded Drake took down the No. 3 Bradley Braves 72-67 on Saturday, covering the spread as a 2-point favorite while the 139 total pushed. G Atin Wright scored 20 points and G Tucker DeVries had 17. Drake is looking for its 2nd straight Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title and to advance to the NCAA Tournament for the 7th time in the school’s history.

Top-seeded Indiana State dominated 5th-seed Northern Iowa 94-72 on Saturday in the other semifinal. They easily covered the spread as a 7.5-point favorite and the Over (148.5) hit. The Sycamores hit 15 three-pointers, including 5 from C Robbie Avila who finished with 21 points. They also got a double-double from G Ryan Conwell (20 points and 13 rebounds). This is the 1st MVC title game for the Sycamores since 2014.

Each team held its home court against each other this season. Drake won 89-76 on Jan. 10 and Indiana State won 75-67 on Feb. 3. Each team covered the spread as the home favorite as well.

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Drake vs. Indiana State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Drake +108 (bet $100 to win $108) | Indiana State -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Drake +1.5 (-102) | Indiana State -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Drake vs. Indiana State picks and predictions

Prediction

Drake 77, Indiana State 74

Moneyline

BET DRAKE (+108).

This is going to be a great game and I’m going to ride the hottest team in the conference with Drake. They have won 9 of their last 10 which includes going 4-0 against the 2 teams directly below them in the MVC standings, Bradley and Belmont. Drake’s leading scorer (21.8 average) has owned the Sycamores this season, scoring 26 and 29 points in the 2 games. The Bulldogs have also held their last 3 opponents to an average of just 63.6 points per game. I love getting this team with plus odds.

Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to put my unit bet on the moneyline in this one with the plus odds. If you want more action on this game, take a look at the total.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 154.5 (-110).

You’ve got a championship game here which usually means the teams come out a bit tight with a lot on the line.

The last 10 games between these 2 teams have gone under the total in 7. Indiana State has gone Under in 4 of its last 7 games and Drake has been Under in 2 and pushed once in its last 3 games.

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Murray State at Indiana State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Murray State at Indiana State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Murray State Racers (12-18, 9-10 MVC) and Indiana State Sycamores (25-5, 16-3) square off Sunday in Missouri Valley Conference action. Tip-off at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute is slated for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Murray State vs. Indiana State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Murray State is just 1-3 straight up and 1-3 against the spread (ATS) over its last 4 games. The Racers were blown out 83-61 Wednesday against Belmont despite being a 2 1/2-point favorite. MSU totes a 4-8 road record to Terre Haute.

Indiana State defeated Murray State 72-63 on Jan. 21. That victory was part of a 9-game Sycamore win streak (Jan. 13-Feb. 10). ISU last played Wednesday at Evansville and the MVC’s 1st-place team downed the Purple Aces 85-67, covering a spread of -10.5.

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Murray State at Indiana State odds

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Moneyline: Murray State +680 (bet $100 to win $680) | Indiana State -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Murray State +13.5 (-110) | Indiana State -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 151.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Murray State at Indiana State picks and predictions

Prediction

Indiana State 84, Murray State 70

Moneyline

PASS: Look to the Sycamores against the number for the best value on this game.

Against the spread

Indiana State, which is 9-2 ATS at home, averages 84.4 points per game, 12th-best in the nation.

Murray State is a slow-tempo team that struggles against teams that can fill it. The Racers are 2-6 ATS versus teams averaging 77-plus points per game.

In particular, MSU’s perimeter defense of late has left much to be desired. For the season, foes are shooting 36.7% on 3s against the Racers. Over the team’s last 4 games, the team has allowed a 47.6% figure.

This is all a shaky combination against the up-tempo, 3-launching Sycamores. ISU’s 59.5% effective field-goal mark ranks 1st in the nation.

TAKE INDIANA STATE -13.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over is 2-1 across the last 3 meetings. Eight times this season ISU has been a home favorite of 13.5 points or more: the Over has gone 7-1 in those games.

With ISU’s pace and 3-point shooting, peg a small-to-moderate lean on the OVER 151.5 (-110).

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Indiana State at Drake odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Indiana State at Drake odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana State Sycamores (13-8, 6-4 MVC) and Drake Bulldogs (15-6, 6-4) tangle Tuesday in a Missouri Valley Conference affair in Des Moines. The contest at The Knapp Center will tip off at 9 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Indiana State vs. Drake odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Indiana State is winless straight up and against the spread over its last 4 games. The skid comes on the heels of a 4-game win streak from Dec. 29-Jan. 7, and earlier this season, ISU had two other streaks of 4 or more wins. The Sycamores are a below-average 3-point shooting team but lately have been undone by outlier poor numbers from distance, shooting below 28% from distance in 4 of their last 5 games.

Drake is known more for its solid defense, but the Bulldogs tallied 97 points in an easy win and cover as 14.5-point favorites at Evansville Saturday (97-61). DU is 4-1 over its last 5 games with its only loss during that stretch coming in overtime to Missouri State Wednesday.

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Indiana State at Drake odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Indiana State +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Drake -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Indiana State +6.5 (-115) | Drake -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Indiana State at Drake picks and predictions

Prediction

Drake 77, Indiana State 68

Moneyline

Lots of juice clouds the opportunity for profit here. Drake would be a play at even -250, but paying the current freight here offers no value.

STEER CLEAR.

Against the spread

Indiana State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games vs. winning teams. The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 series meetings.

ISU defeated Drake 75-73 as a 3-point underdog Nov. 30, snapping a 10-game Drake ATS streak in this series. The Bulldogs are a solid perimeter-defense team, but they were undone by Indiana State going 11 of 31 from distance. Even then, DU led that contest by 5 points with under 4 minutes remaining.

The Sycamores have shot just 28.3% from 3-point land over their last 12 games. That component of this matchup looms large.

Even with ISU’s recent distance shooting woes, it’s still a solid regression candidate when it comes to shooting the basketball. In a revenge game on Drake’s home hardwood — against a Bulldogs squad with an advantage in turnover and free-throw avoidance and on the boards — a double-digit DU victory would not be a surprise.

BACK THE BULLDOGS -6.5 (-105).

Over/Under

A clash of pace here, with fast Indiana State visiting the slow-ish Bulldogs. A number in the mid-140s is tough to shade for value. PASS.

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