Providence vs Indiana
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00 am (Imperial Arena)
Betting Odds: Providence +4.5 / Indiana -4.5 --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Providence Friars and Indiana Hoosiers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Imperial Arena. Here’s a Providence vs Indiana Prediction. This article will include a Providence vs Indiana Pick.
Providence Friars Betting Preview
The Providence Friars lost to Oklahoma and Davidson, and they play BYU, Rhode Island, and DePaul next. The Providence Friars are averaging 69.6 points on 42.5 percent shooting and allowing 59.6 points on 38.4 percent shooting. Bensley Joseph is averaging 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jayden Pierre is averaging 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. Wesley Cardet Jr. is dishing 1.2 assists and Corey Floyd Jr. is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 65.2 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 27.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers lost to Louisville and Gonzaga, and they play Sam Houston, Miami OH, and Minnesota next. The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 76.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.5 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Mackenzie Mgbako is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Oumar Ballo is averaging 14 points and 2 assists. Malik Reneau is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Rice is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Indiana Hoosiers are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Hoosiers are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Providence has lost seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Indiana has won 12 of its last 13 Friday games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Providence's last 10 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Nine of Indiana's last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Providence ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.3).
- Providence ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (59.4).
- Indiana ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.8).
- Indiana ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.9%).
Providence vs Indiana Prediction
It's hard to get behind the Indiana Hoosiers with confidence with the lack of defense they've shown in their last two games. Indiana is getting scored on at an alarming rate. However, I also mentioned yesterday that Providence was overrated and gave out Davidson, which the Wildcats won outright as 5.5-point underdogs. Defensive issues or not, there's more talent on this Indiana roster and the offense is light-years in better shape. The line is somewhat reasonable. Give me the Indiana Hoosiers for the win and cover.
Randy’s Pick Indiana -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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