Gonzaga vs Indiana Prediction 11-28-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Gonzaga vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, November 28th at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 5-1 this year after they lost to West Virginia in overtime by a score of 86-78 in their last game. Gonzaga led 39-31 at halftime, but they only scored 32 points in the second half and lost in overtime. The Bulldogs shot 40% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 86.4% on free throws in the game. Braden Huff led Gonzaga with 19 points and two rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs defeated Long Beach State by a score of 84-41 and San Diego State by a score of 80-67. Gonzaga has scored 93.2 points per game and they have allowed 61 points per game, while also averaging 42.4 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game this season. Graham Ike is averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Gonzaga is shooting 50.3% from the field, 77.8% on free throws, and 36.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 4-1 this season after they lost to Louisville by a score of 89-61 in their last game. Indiana trailed 37-29 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Hoosiers shot 33.3% from the field, 35% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Malik Reneau led Indiana with 21 points and seven rebounds in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Hoosiers defeated UNCG by a score of 69-58 and South Carolina by a score of 87-71. Indiana has scored 81.5 points per game and they have allowed 61.3 points per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 18 assists per game this season. Mackenzie Mgbako is averaging 18.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Indiana is shooting 51.7% from the field, 80.8% on free throws, and 35.7% on three-pointers this year. Indiana will meet Sam Houston, Miami (OH), and Minnesota after this one.

Why Indiana will beat Gonzaga

• Indiana has won seven of its last eight games against non-conference opponents.
• Gonzaga has lost each of its last three games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Gonzaga has lost the first half in four of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Gonzaga vs Indiana Prediction 

Both of these teams are coming off of losses on Wednesday afternoon, but Gonzaga is ranked #3 in the nation and was favored by about 15 points in their loss. The Bulldogs struggled to pull away from West Virginia all game and couldn’t close the game out in regulation. Indiana was somewhat close at halftime against Louisville, but they were blown out in the second half for their first loss of the year. It was obviously a disappointing showing for both teams on Wednesday and I am not sure how the motivation will be coming into this game. I don’t love either side, but I will take the points with Indiana.