Nebraska vs Indiana Prediction 12-13-24 College Basketball Picks
Indiana (8-2) vs. Nebraska (6-2)
December 13, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nebraska -4.5; Over/Under: +151.5
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The Indiana Hoosiers and Nebraska Cornhuskers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Here’s a Nebraska vs Indiana Prediction. This article will include a Nebraska vs Indiana Pick.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers beat Miami OH and Minnesota, and they play Chattanooga, Winthrop and Rutgers next. The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 80.2 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 69.3 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Malik Reneau is averaging 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Mackenzie Mgbako is averaging 15.1 points and 1.6 assists. Oumar Ballo is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Rice is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Indiana Hoosiers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Hoosiers are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.7 rebounds per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers beat North Florida, lost to Michigan State, and they play Murray State, Southern and UCLA next. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 79.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.8 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Brice Williams is averaging 17.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Connor Essegian is averaging 13 points and 2.5 rebounds. Juwan Gary is the third double-digit scorer and Rollie Worster is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Indiana has won eight of its last nine night games.
- Indiana has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last seven games against Conference opponents at Pinnacle Bank Arena have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Indiana’s last 15 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.1).
- Nebraska ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (10.4).
- Indiana ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (50.9%).
- Indiana ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.5).
Nebraska vs Indiana Prediction
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home where they’ve played their best ball, and they continue to show flashes defensively. However, a strong argument can be made the Indiana Hoosiers are simply the better team, and there’s not much the Huskers can do if those shots continue to fall. Indiana is stacked offensively and has played well up to this point, which includes a 6-4 ATS record. Indiana hasn’t played a true road game yet, so the jury is still out, obviously. Still, I’m grabbing the points with the better team.
