Pick details
| MATCHUP | Syracuse Orange | Indiana Hoosiers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +5.5 -115 | -5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +190 | -230 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-112) | Under 147.5 (-108) |
| Where | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | |
| When | Monday, November 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FS1 | |
Syracuse vs Indiana Prediction
In this Syracuse vs Indiana Prediction, Indiana is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Both teams have been undefeated this season with a 2-0 record each and both have been playing excellent defense so far. They hold their opponents into just 116.5 points per game combined, but they have also been very good offensively, scoring 179.5 points per game combined. I cannot pick a side in this matchup, but as both teams have top-35 offensive efficiency in the entire country and much worse defensive efficiency, I expect the offenses to prevail and make this a high-scoring game. Both teams are also 3-1 to the over in their four games this season, so take the Over 147.5 in this one.
Indiana Hoosiers Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers have a 2-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record. They are coming off a 92-69 home win against Bellarmine and will face Tennessee Tech and Arkansas next.
Offensively, they are averaging 91.5 points per game (ranking 89th in the nation), while allowing 63 points per game defensively (ranking 104th in the nation) and have a 133.1 offensive rating (ranking 34th) and a 91.7 defensive rating (ranking 134th). The Hoosiers are shooting 50% from the field (ranking 92nd) and 36.2% from beyond the arc (ranking 125th), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 49% from the field (ranking 304th) and 28.1% from the 3-point range (ranking 134th). They are shooting with a 73.7% from the free-throw line (ranking 105th). They are grabbing 38 rebounds per game (ranking 184th) and allow 26 rebounds per game off their opponents (23rd), while averaging 14.5 assists per game (ranking 201st) and allowing their opponents to dish 12.5 assists per game (176th). They average 3 blocks per game (ranking 208th) and 8 steals per game (ranking 154th), while committing 11.5 turnovers per game (ranking 127th) and forcing their opponents into 17 turnovers per game (ranking 80th).
Darren Harris leads Indiana in scoring, averaging 15 ppg on 38.9% shooting from the field. Bryce Lindsay follows with 14.5 ppg on 42.9% shooting from the field. Aiden Sherrell and Markus Burton follow with 10.5 ppg each, with Sherrell shooting 47.1% from the field and Burton shooting 46.7% from the field. Aiden Sherrell leads the team in rebounds with 6 per game. Markus Burton leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 2-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and are coming off a 102-49 home win against Central Connecticut State and will face St. John’s (NY) and Cornell next.
Offensively, they are averaging 88 points per game (ranking 113th in the nation), while allowing 53.5 points per game defensively (ranking 34th in the nation) and have a 134.3 offensive rating (ranking 30th) and a 81.6 defensive rating (ranking 72nd). The Orange are shooting 51.7% from the field (ranking 68th) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (ranking 151st), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 38.3% from the field (ranking 124th) and 25.6% from the 3-point range (ranking 86th). They are shooting with a 71.4% from the free-throw line (ranking 140th). They are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game (ranking 103rd) and allow 27 rebounds per game off their opponents (30th), while averaging 17.5 assists per game (ranking 117th) and allowing their opponents to dish 9.5 assists per game (66th). They average 4.5 blocks per game (ranking 110th) and 9 steals per game (ranking 111st), while committing 6.5 turnovers per game (ranking 6th) and forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers per game (ranking 232nd).
Gavin Doty leads Syracuse in scoring, averaging 16 ppg on 62.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 9 rebounds per game. Kiyan Anthony follows with 15.5 ppg on 50% shooting from the field. Mark Morano follows with 12.5 ppg on 40.9% shooting from the field. Ryan Moesch leads the team in assists with 6 per game.
Syracuse Orange @ Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends: November 9, 2026
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Indiana has won each of its last eight games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost six of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in each of its last four games played at neutral venues.
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won each of its last 12 Monday night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Indiana has lost six of its last eight games played at neutral venues.
- Indiana has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Indiana’s last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Five of Syracuse’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Indiana ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (26.0).
- Indiana ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.5).
- Syracuse ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.69).
- Syracuse ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (8.4%).
Nick Lagouretos's Pick: Over 147.5
