Indiana State vs Seton Hall Prediction College Basketball Picks 4/4/24

In this article, we will formulate an Indiana State vs Seton Hall betting prediction for this college basketball showdown on Thursday, April 4th at Hinkle Fieldhouse. We will take a look at: 

-The Indiana State Sycamores recent form and recent player performance

-The Seton Hall Pirates  recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Indiana State and Seton Hall. 

Indiana State Offense Continues to Impress

Indiana State comes into this game with a 33-6 record overall, and their offense has a ton of confidence heading into this game. On Tuesday, Indiana State scored 100 points, and they ended up winning by 10 points. Ryan Conwell had a strong game, putting up 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Robbie Avila put up 26 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Indiana State is averaging 85.1 points, while their defense is giving up 73 points per game. Avila has been the top player, averaging 17.5 points while shooting 53.9 percent from the field and 39.6 percent from behind the three point line. 

Seton Hall Dominated Last Game

Seton Hall in the last game faced off against Georgia and it was a dominant victory. Seton Hall scored 84 points against the Georgia Bulldogs and that was enough for the comfortable victory. Al Amir Dawes had a strong game, putting up 20 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Seton Hall is averaging 73.6 points, while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. Seton Hall’s defense is going to need to step up in a big way. Kadary Richmond is averaging 15.6 points while shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 26.2 percent from behind the three point line. 

Seton Hall Pirates Team Facts

• Seton Hall has won each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
• Seton Hall has won the first half in each of its last five games at Hinkle Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Indiana State Sycamores Team Facts

• Indiana State has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Indiana State has won the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.

Matchup/League Facts

• Seton Hall ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (77.6%).
• Seton Hall ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (53.9%).
• 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%).

Indiana State vs Seton Hall Betting Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Seton Hall is averaging 73.6 points, while Indiana State is averaging 85.1 points per game. Indiana State is going to have no issue running up the score here, but their defense is going to be an issue again here. Both teams could go over 90 points, and that will be the difference here, as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over