Eastern Illinois vs Indiana Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/10/24

The Auburn Tigers are visiting the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday, November 10th at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Prediction.

Indiana Hoosiers Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are coming off an above-average season with a 19-14 record, finishing 8th in the Big Ten with a 10-10 conference record. Indiana was strong at home with a 12-5 record, but below average on the road with 4-6. The Hoosiers were 15-15-1 against the spread and 17-14 in over/under.

In their season opener on Wednesday, the Hoosiers won SIU Edwardsville at home, 80-61. Indiana failed to cover the -26.5-point spread and the game went under the 150.5-point total. The Hoosiers’ 80 points were 186th in the nation, while their 61 points allowed were top-80 in the nation (79th). Indiana had a strong shooting game, with 53% from the field, pairing it with excellent defense that held SIU Edwardsville into just 35% from the field and 19% from downtown.

Sophomore forward Mackenzie Mgbako led Indiana’s offense with a game-high 31 points and a team-high 9 rebounds, while senior center Oumar Ballo added 15 points and 6 rebounds. 

Eastern Illinois Panthers Preview

The Eastern Illinois Panthers are coming off a below-average season with a 14-18 record, finishing 7th in the Ohio Valley with an 8-10 conference record. Eastern Illinois had a 9-6 home record but were less effective on the road with 4-11. The Panthers were 15-11-1 against the spread and 9-18 in over/under. Offensively, the Panthers average 82 points per game, which ranks 158th in the nation. Defensively, they are one of the weakest teams in the nation, allowing 86.5 points per game (318th).

The Panthers are coming off a road loss to Illinois, 67-112. Eastern Illinois failed to cover the -25.5-point spread and the game went over the 145-point total. Eastern Illinois shot with just 43% from the field and got destroyed on the glass by Illinois, who grabbed 28 more rebounds (45-27). Nakyel Shelton led Eastern Illinois’ offense with 16 points.  

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won each of its last 21 night games against non-conference opponents at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last 19 road night games against non-conference opponents.
• Eastern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last 22 road games against non-conference opponents.

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2015, Indiana won at home 88-49. In this Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Indiana Hoosiers, Indiana is coming as huge -27.5-point home favorites. Indiana is projected as an elite #35 in the nation this season, while Eastern Illinois is projected at the bottom-20 of the nation (#346). Indiana is coming off a 19-point victory where they showed elite defensive skills, while on the other hand, Eastern Illinois was totally obliterated by Illinois, losing by 45 points. Things won’t get any easier as they play their second straight road game, while Indiana is waiting for them at home. This is an extremely lopsided game and I will lay the big chalk with Indiana at home to get the job done comfortably.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -27.5