Indiana Hoosiers vs Gonzaga Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/28/24

Looking to win big? The Hoosiers and Bulldogs face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and Gonzaga is favored by -9 at home against Indiana.

INDIANA HOOSIERS VS GONZAGA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +9

This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 2:30 ET on Thursday, November 28th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Even though we have Gonzaga winning straight-up, we like Indiana at +9.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.

Will Indiana Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games

The Hoosiers suffered a tough 89-61 loss to Louisville on Wednesday. Indiana, a -5 favorite at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 153.5.

After trailing 37-29 at halftime, Indiana’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 52 points while scoring only 32. This defensive lapse was a key factor in the loss.

Indiana struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 61 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (21/63) and an effective field goal percentage of 38.1%. They hit 35% of their three-pointers (7/20) and 32.6% of their two-point attempts (14/43), while making 70.6% of their free throws (12/17). The Hoosiers did manage to grab 22 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.

Malik Reneau led the way with 21 points, shooting 58.3% from the field and 66.7% from three (2/3), adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Noah Waterman and Chucky Hepburn each scored 16 points, with Hepburn also contributing 10 assists. Waterman made 4 of 8 threes, while Reyne Smith also hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points.

Despite Indiana’s defensive efforts, they gave up 89 points while holding the opposition to 33% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers limited their opponents to 32% on two-point attempts, with 14 makes on 43 tries.

From beyond the arc, Indiana allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% shooting rate. The opposing team also went 12/17 from the free-throw line, hitting 70% of their foul shots. Indiana gave up 22 offensive rebounds.

Can Gonzaga Pull Off a Home Win?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga fell 86-78 to West Virginia on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they were -15.5 point favorites. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 156.

After leading 39-31 at halftime, the Bulldogs struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 32 points while allowing 40 to West Virginia.

Gonzaga’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line. The Bulldogs also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists.

Javon Small led the way with 31 points, hitting 4-of-10 from deep and shooting 50% overall. Amani Hansberry and Braden Huff each added 19 points, with Huff shooting 64.3% from the field. Tucker DeVries and Khalif Battle both contributed 16 points, with Battle hitting 40% from three-point range.

Gonzaga’s defense gave up 86 points, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 26 of their 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 19/44, shooting 43% on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, the opposition shot 33%, making 7 of 21 threes. They also capitalized at the free-throw line, going 19/22 for 86%. Gonzaga allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.