Indiana vs South Carolina Prediction 11-16-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Indiana vs South Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 16th 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 2-0 this year after they defeated Eastern Illinois by a score of 90-55 in their last game. Indiana trailed 37-36 at halftime, but they out scored EIU by a total of 54-18 in the second half for the win. The Hoosiers shot 61.3% from the field, 33.3% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Mackenzie Mgbako led Indiana with 18 points and seven rebounds in the game.

Prior to that win, the Hoosiers defeated SIUE by a score of 80-61 in their season opener. Indiana has scored 85 points per game and they have allowed 58 points against per game, while also averaging 40.5 rebounds and 22 assists per game this season. Mackenzie Mgbako is averaging 24.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Indiana is shooting 57.1% from the field, 75.9% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are 2-1 this season after they defeated Towson by a score of 80-54 in their last game. South Carolina led 43-26 at halftime and added 37 points in the second half for the easy win. The Gamecocks shot 50% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 73.3% on free throws in the game. Collin Murray-Boyles led South Carolina with 27 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Gamecocks defeated South Carolina State by a score of 86-64, but did lose to North Florida by a score of 74-71 in their first game. South Carolina has scored 79 points per game and they have allowed 64 points against per game, while also averaging 42.3 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 21.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while South Carolina is shooting 47.7% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 29.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why Indiana will cover

• Indiana has won 25 of its last 26 games against non-Conference opponents at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• South Carolina has lost eight of its last nine day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• South Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.

Indiana vs South Carolina Prediction 

Indiana comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win to start the season and they have looked very strong on both ends of the court. The Hoosiers are shooting 57.1% from the field, while only allowing 58 points against per game. South Carolina has one loss against North Florida so far this year, but they did bounce back with two easy wins. This Indiana team is playing too well right now to fade, especially at home, so give me the Hoosiers here.