Murray State vs. Indiana State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Jan. 17

The Murray State Racers (15-3, 7-0 MVC) host the Indiana State Sycamores (9-9, 2-5 MVC) at CFSB Center, beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Sycamores are 13-point underdogs in the game. The matchup's over/under is 163.5.

Last time out, Murray State won on Saturday 92-79 over Valparaiso. Javon Jackson put up 21 points, one rebound and five assists for Murray State. Indiana State heads into this matchup on the heels of a 94-89 victory over Illinois State on Wednesday. Xavier Hall scored 16 points in Indiana State's victory, leading the team.

Murray State vs. Indiana State Odds and Game Time

• When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
• Where: CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky
• Spread favorite: Murray State -13
• Over/Under: 163.5 points

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Betting the Over/Under: Murray State vs. Indiana State

• Murray State and its opponents have combined to outscore Saturday's total (163.5 points) nine times this season.
• Three of Indiana State's games have ended with a combined score over 163.5 points this season.
• The over/under for the game of 163.5 is 0.8 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Racers (87.9) and Sycamores (76.4).
• These two teams give up a combined 151.7 points per game, 11.8 points less than this contest's over/under.
• Murray State has a 165.0 average over/under in its games this season, 1.5 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
• The over/under for this matchup is 12.6 points higher than the average over/under in Indiana State's games this season of 150.9.

Betting the Spread: Murray State vs. Indiana State

• Against the spread, Murray State is 12-6-0 this year.
• So far this season, the Racers have been installed as favorites by a 13-point margin or more five times and are 4-1 ATS in those contests.
• Indiana State has 11 wins against the spread in 16 games this season.
• The Sycamores have covered the spread once this season when underdogs by 13 points or more (in two chances).
• Murray State is 9-0 overall, and 7-2 against the spread, at home.
• This year, as a 13-point favorite or greater at home, Murray State is 4-1 ATS.
• In away games, Indiana State is 6-2 against the spread, and 2-6 overall.