In this article we will formulate an Indiana vs Penn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, December 9th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers are 7-2 (0-1) this season after they lost to Louisville by a score of 87-78 in their last game. Indiana trailed 41-27 at halftime, but did score 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Hoosiers shot 41% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Tucker DeVries led Indiana with 26 points and five rebounds, while Nick Dorn added 15 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Indiana lost to Minnesota by a score of 73-64, but did beat Bethune Cookman by a score of 100-56 before that. The Hoosiers have scored 85.4 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 66.3 points against per game this season. Tucker DeVries is averaging 17.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 16.0 points and 2.4 assists per game for the Hoosiers. Indiana is shooting 48.2% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions are 8-1 (0-0) this year after they defeated Campbell by a score of 87-76 in their last game. Penn State led 46-39 at halftime and added 41 points in the second half to seal the win. The Nittany Lions shot 52% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Kayden Mingo led Penn State with 21 points and four assists, while Freddie Dilione V added 17 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Penn State defeated Sacred Heart by a score of 90-59 and Boston University by a score of 96-87. The Nittany Lions have scored 83.1 points per game with 33.1 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.0 points against per game this season. Kayden Mingo is averaging 15.0 points and 4.2 assists per game, while Freddie Dilione V is averaging 13.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is shooting 50.8% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year.
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Indiana has won each of its last nine games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
- Penn State has lost each of its last six night games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
- Indiana has won the first half in each of its last six games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- Penn State has won each of its last six night games.
- Indiana has lost six of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
- Indiana has lost the first half in each of its last seven home games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Indiana’s last 11 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Each of Penn State’s last three night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Indiana ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.98).
- Indiana ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.3).
- Penn State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.2).
- Penn State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).
Indiana vs Penn State Prediction
Indiana comes into this matchup trying to snap their two game losing streak, but they are still a huge favorite to win here. The Hoosiers have a horrible loss to Minnesota in their first conference game, but they are shooting 48% from the field. Penn State is 8-1 to start the season, but they have played a very easy schedule. The Nittany Lions are shooting 51% from the field and they have scored at least 84 points in four of their last five games. I don’t think we know much about Penn State this year, but I am not eager to lay this number with a struggling Indiana team. Take the Nittany Lions and the points here.