Indiana vs Sam Houston State Prediction 12-3-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Indiana vs Sam Houson State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, December 3rd, at the Bloomington Assembly Hall. 

Can Sam Houston State’s Offense Be Good Again?

Sam Houston State’s offense faced off against Colgate in the last game and they were able to secure the 82-78 victory. There were four different players that put up 10 points. Lamar Wilkerson had a strong game putting 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists. Sam Houston State is averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 77.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 135th in the league while the defense is ranked 304th. Guard Lamar Wilkerson has been the top player for the Bearkats averaging 19.6 points while shooting 47.5 percent from the field. 

How Does Indiana Bounce Back from Maui? 

Indiana played the last tournament in Maui and they lost two of the three games. In the first two games, Indiana lost to Louisville 89-61 and in the second game against Gonzaga and they were defeated 89-73. In the last game against Providence, Indiana scored 89 points, and they won 16 points. Mackenzie Mgbako put up 25 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 18 points. Indiana shot 53.3 percent from the field and 53.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Mgbako is averaging 17.3 points while shooting 54.5 percent from the field and 51.6 percent from behind the three-point line. There were four different players that are averaging 10 points per game. Indiana on the season is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. 

Why Indiana Will Beat Sam Houston State

• Indiana has won 28 of its last 29 night games against non-Conference opponents at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• Sam Houston State has lost five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Sam Houston State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-Conference opponents.

Indiana vs Sam Houston State Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Indiana is averaging 78.4 points while Sam Houston State is averaging 78.5 points per game. Sam Houston State’s defense has no interest in playing defense, and that is going to be the difference. Look for neither team to have any interest in playing defense and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash here with ease.