Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Golden Gophers versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 140.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -10 vs. Minnesota in a Big Ten conference matchup.

MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +10

This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Monday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoosiers.
• Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Minnesota at +10.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Do the Golden Gophers Stand a Chance in Bloomington?

Minnesota dropped to 6-4 on the season after a 90-72 home loss to Michigan State on Wednesday. The Gophers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the over/under line of 131.5.

After trailing 42-30 at halftime, Minnesota scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 48 points to the Spartans, resulting in the loss.

In their latest game, the Golden Gophers put up 72 points, shooting 44.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They hit 54.8% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 of 28 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, hitting 11 of 17 attempts.

Dawson Garcia led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.7% overall and 12.5% from three. Mike Mitchell Jr. added 17 points, hitting 5 of 9 from deep. Jaxon Kohler and Xavier Booker each contributed 11 points, with Booker knocking down 3 of 4 threes and shooting 80.0% overall.

Minnesota’s defense struggled, giving up 90 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 54% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of their 31 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Minnesota’s opponents shot 32%, making 9 of 28 attempts. The Golden Gophers also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 11 shots for 64%. Minnesota allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Will the Hoosiers Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Indiana improved to 7-2 on the season with a 76-57 win over Miami (OH) on Friday. The Hoosiers, who were -18.5 favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.

After leading 39-36 at halftime, Indiana’s defense stepped up, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 133 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Indiana’s offense was clicking in their latest game, as they shot 53.8% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 64.7% (22/34), while they connected on 33.3% (6/18) from beyond the arc. The Hoosiers also made 73.7% of their free throws, going 14/19 from the line.

Myles Rice was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 85.7% (6/7) and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Oumar Ballo was also efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and grabbing 18 rebounds, while adding 6 assists. Trey Galloway knocked down 3 of 4 from deep, finishing with 13 points.

Despite giving up 57 points, Indiana’s defense allowed their opponent to shoot 53% from the field, with 28 made baskets on 52 attempts. The Hoosiers struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponent hit 64% of their attempts, going 22/34.

From beyond the arc, Indiana’s defense held their opponent to 6/18 shooting, or 33%. On free throws, their opponent made 14 of 19 attempts, shooting 73%. Indiana also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.