Cincinnati vs Indiana State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NIT, Mar. 26

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  • NIT Tournament predictions & betting odds
  • Indiana State (21-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati (18-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Cincinnati / Indiana State TV channel: ESPN

The Cincinnati Bearcats (18-18) visit Hulman Center to take on the Indiana State Sycamores (21-13) on Mar. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Terre Haute, IN.

Indiana State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Cincinnati vs. Indiana State Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Cincinnati vs. Indiana State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cincinnati+2.5 -105O 155.5 -115+125
Indiana State -2.5 -115U 155.5 -105-155

Cincinnati vs Indiana State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Indiana State will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+4.90 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.70 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Indiana State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Indiana State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Indiana State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 17-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -6.95% ROI).

  • 19-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.05 Units / -0.03% ROI
  • 18-18 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 18-18 when betting the Under for -1.85 Units / -4.67% ROI

Indiana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Indiana State has a 20-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.55 Units / 9.24% ROI).

  • 26-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -0.62% ROI
  • 20-15 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 9.06% ROI
  • 15-20 when betting the Under for -6.85 Units / -17.86% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (462 rebounds/33 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Cincinnati has a 26% free throw rate (1,148 free throw attempts/4,368 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Cincinnati has averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (462 rebounds/33 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.2

Cincinnati has averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (873 rebounds/69 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

Indiana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana State has a TS% of 55% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Indiana State has an eFG% of 60% this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Indiana State has averaged 1.47 points per shot (2,788 points/1,894 shots) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Indiana State has attempted 941 threes this season — most among Missouri Valley Teams

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (864 rebounds/33 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Cincinnati has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,802 rebounds/69 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (118/327) in the second half this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Cincinnati has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (803/1,902) this season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Indiana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana State has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (940 rebounds/33 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Indiana State has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (940 rebounds/33 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Indiana State has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,929 rebounds/69 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Indiana State has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,929 rebounds/69 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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