Minnesota vs Indiana Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/9/24

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 9th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 6-4 (0-1) this year after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 90-72 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 42-30 at halftime and allowed 48 more points in the second half in the loss. The Golden Gophers shot 44.1% from the field, 32.1% on three-pointers, and 64.7% on free throws in the game. Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 18 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Golden Gophers defeated Bethune-Cookman by a score of 79-62 but did lose to Wake Forest and Wichita State before that. Minnesota has scored 65.2 points per game and they have allowed 62 points per game, while also averaging 34.1 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 19.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Minnesota is shooting 42.9% from the field, 61.7% on free throws, and 29.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 7-2 (0-0) this season after they defeated Miami (OH) by a score of 76-57 in their last game. Indiana led 39-36 at halftime and held them to just 21 points in the second half for the win. The Hoosiers shot 53.8% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Malik Reneau led Indiana with 19 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Hoosiers defeated Sam Houston by a score of 97-71 and Providence by a score of 89-73. Indiana has scored 80.2 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Malik Reneau is averaging 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Indiana is shooting 50.3% from the field, 77.3% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Indiana will beat Minnesota

• Indiana has won each of its last eight games against Minnesota.
• Minnesota has lost each of its last five night games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• Minnesota has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Indiana’s last four night games against the Big Ten Conference at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall has produced a total of 142+ points.
• Five of Minnesota’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Indiana ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.4).
• Indiana ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.1%).
• Minnesota ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.1).
• Minnesota ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.9).

Minnesota vs Indiana Prediction 

Indiana comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they are looking to start conference play with a home win here. The Hoosiers have two losses against Louisville and Gonzaga this season, but they have been rolling over the lesser teams that they have played. Minnesota has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 42.9% from the field. The Golden Gophers just lost by 18 points at home against Michigan State and their offense has been awful. Take Indiana at home.