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Preview of the Battle: Saint Louis vs. Indiana State
Preseason Expectations vs. Reality
The Saint Louis Billikens entered the 2022-23 season with high expectations, having been picked to finish second in the Atlantic 10 Conference. However, they have struggled to live up to those expectations, currently sitting at 10-12 overall and 4-6 in conference play. The Indiana State Sycamores, on the other hand, were picked to finish near the bottom of the Missouri Valley Conference, but they have surprised many by starting the season 13-9 overall and 6-4 in conference play.
Key Players to Watch
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Saint Louis: Yuri Collins, Gibson Jimerson, Javon Pickett
The matchup between Saint Louis' high-scoring offense and Indiana State's stingy defense will be one to watch. The Billikens are averaging 79.8 points per game, while the Sycamores are allowing just 65.7 points per game.
Prediction
This is a tough matchup to call, but I give a slight edge to Indiana State. The Sycamores are playing with a lot of confidence right now, and they have a good matchup against Saint Louis. However, the Billikens are still a talented team, and they will be looking to make a statement in this game. I expect a close game, but I think Indiana State will pull out a narrow victory.
