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Indiana State vs. Murray State prediction: Why Murray State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Indiana State vs Murray State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Murray State will square off with Indiana State in men's college basketball action at CFSB Center on Saturday, beginning at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Murray State as the most likely winner of the Indiana State vs. Murray State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Indiana State vs. Murray State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Indiana State and Murray State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Murray State an 86% chance of defeating Indiana State. Our predicted final score has Murray State winning 87-74.
According to our model, Murray State (-11.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 166.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Indiana State vs. Murray State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Indiana State | Murray State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +11.5 (-112) | -11.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +610 | -750 |
| Total | o166.5 (-110) | u166.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Indiana State vs. Murray State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Murray State -11.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Indiana State | +610 |
| Total | Under 166.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Murray State -11.5 at the spread.
Indiana State vs. Murray State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Murray State and Indiana State at CFSB Center is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Indiana State vs. Murray State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: CFSB Center
Conclusion
We predict Murray State, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat Indiana State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Indiana State vs. Murray State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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