Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans

This NCAAB matchup features Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (7-22 (3-10)) traveling to take on Little Rock Trojans (11-19 (6-6)) at Jack Stephens Center, Little Rock, AR. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. Little Rock averages 70.2 points per game, but they face a So Indiana defense that holds opponents to 73.1 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. Meanwhile, So Indiana scores 68.7 PPG but faces a Little Rock defense that limits opponents to 74.3 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Little Rock will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects Little Rock to win by approximately 4.8 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Little Rock winning by 18 to losing by 8. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Little Rock has struggled this season at 11-19 (6-6). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. It's been a difficult season for So Indiana at 7-22 (3-10). Traveling to face Little Rock presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.