Match Analysis: SIU-Edwardsville Cougars vs Indiana St Sycamores – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-11
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Sam M. Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville, IL
Game Overview
The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (2-0) host the Indiana State Sycamores (1-1) in an upcoming NCAA college basketball game. SIU-Edwardsville is undefeated early in the season, showing strong home and away performances, whereas Indiana State has split its first two games, displaying solid offensive numbers but a vulnerable defense. The Cougars hold a slight edge in recent form and home court advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- SIU-Edwardsville boasts a 2-0 record with a recent 17-point road win, demonstrating balanced offense and defense. Indiana State is 1-1, averaging 90 points per game on 51.5% shooting but allowing 82.5 points defensively, indicating defensive weaknesses. Key Indiana State players include Ian Scott (18.5 PPG, 8.5 RPG) and Sterling Young (13.5 PPG).
- No detailed past head-to-head data is available for this matchup this season. Both teams are within mid-major conferences but SIU-Edwardsville has settled into a slightly better start this year.
- No reported injuries for either team at this time.
- SIU-Edwardsville enjoys home-court advantage playing at the Sam M. Vadalabene Center. Public betting heavily favors SIU-Edwardsville on the moneyline and spread, reflecting confidence in the home team.
- SIU-Edwardsville aims to maintain an undefeated early season run, while Indiana State looks to recover momentum after a split start and improve against a solid home team.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | SIU-Edwardsville: -122, Indiana State: +102 | SIU-Edwardsville | β β β β β 76% |
| Spread | SIU-Edwardsville: -1.5 -105, Indiana State: +1.5 -115 | SIU-Edwardsville -1.5 | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | Over: 157.5 -108, Under: 157.5 -112 | Under 157.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | SIU-Edwardsville Cougars 6% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 157.5 4% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: SIU-Edwardsville Cougars at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
SIU-Edwardsville Cougars are favored to win, leveraging home advantage and early season form superiority over Indiana State Sycamores.
Predicted Score: SIU-Edwardsville 80 – Indiana State 75