Indiana vs Kansas Prediction Basketball Picks 12-16-23
Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) vs Kansas Jayhawks (9-1)
2023-12-16 12:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Indiana Hoosiers +7.5 -- Over/Under: 148
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The Kansas Jayhawks are riding a 5-game winning streak. The Indiana Hoosiers look for a statement win to build on their 7-2 record. Let’s preview this game and give out a Kansas Jayhawks vs Indiana Hoosiers prediction.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Tennessee, Eastern Illinois, UCONN, Kansas City and Missouri during this streak. The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 79.9 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.1 points on 37.1 percent shooting. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 19.4 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Kevin McCullar Jr. is averaging 19 points and 7.1 rebounds. KJ Adams Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Elmarko Jackson is dishing 3.1 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers beat Michigan and Maryland this month, while losing to Auburn. The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 74.3 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 73.1 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Kel’el Ware is averaging 16.7 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Malik Reneau is averaging 14.8 points and 2.8 assists. Xavier Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Galloway is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Indiana Hoosiers are shooting 27.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Hoosiers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Indiana Hoosiers prediction
The Indiana Hoosiers are undefeated at home, and they’re one of those teams that can get hot from the crowd when things are going well. It won’t be easy for Kansas early. However, the Kansas Jayhawks are battle tested and have beaten good teams already. Indiana doesn’t shoot the three ball well and made a lot of defensive mistakes against Auburn. Indiana is also 3-6 ATS on the season. Give me the Jayhawks and the number, as they win their sixth straight game.