Indiana Hoosiers vs Providence Friars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24
Looking to win big? The Hoosiers and Friars face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN2. The Friars are hosting the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Indiana comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141.5 points.
INDIANA HOOSIERS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Providence Friars +4.5
This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 11:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.
WHY BET THE PROVIDENCE FRIARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Friars.
- Not only will Providence pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will the Hoosiers Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games
In their most recent matchup, the Hoosiers fell to Gonzaga 89-73 on Thursday, November 28th. Indiana, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 162, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.
Indiana struggled early, trailing 57-39 at halftime. While they tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points, they only managed to score 34 themselves, which wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.
In their last game, the Hoosiers put up 73 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for a 22.2% success rate, while their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%.
Oumar Ballo was a force inside, scoring 25 points on 11 of 13 shooting, while Nolan Hickman added 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Ryan Nembhard dished out 13 assists, contributing 11 points as well.
Indiana’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 44 tries.
From beyond the arc, Indiana’s defense held the other team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 95% rate. Indiana also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.
Will the Friars Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
Providence Friars Recent Game/Games
The Friars dropped a 69-58 decision at home to Davidson on Thursday, November 28th. Providence entered the game as -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.
Providence struggled in the first half, trailing 38-18 at the break. They bounced back in the second half, outscoring Davidson 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Providence struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 31% from the field and only 27% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, though they did hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 21 three-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Friars made 77.8%, going 14 for 18. They also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with just 8 assists. Connor Kochera led the way with 22 points, shooting 7 of 10 from the field, while Bobby Durkin added 20 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range.
Providence’s defense held their opponent to just 69 points on 31% shooting from the field, including a tough 27% on two-point attempts, where they went 10/37.
From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 38%, hitting 8 of 21 threes. Providence also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws for 77%.