Louisville Cardinals vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

Betting on today’s Cardinals and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -2.5 against Louisville in a non-conference matchup.

LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -2.5

This game will be played at Imperial Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Hoosiers.
• Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Can the Cardinals Grab a Win in Nassau?

Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games

Louisville improved to 4-0 on the season with a 76-61 win over Winthrop on Friday. The Cardinals were -20.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 137 were well under the O/U line of 160.

Louisville led 35-27 at halftime and outscored Winthrop 41-34 in the second half. While they got the win, the Cardinals will look to tighten things up defensively and deliver a more dominant performance in their next game.

Louisville’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.6%, thanks to a strong 67.9% shooting on two-pointers, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 26.9% of their threes (7/26).

Reyne Smith led the way with 20 points, knocking down 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. Kelton Talford added 15 points and 9 rebounds, while K.J. Doucet contributed 13 points and 10 boards. J’Vonne Hadley also grabbed 13 rebounds, finishing with 12 points on 5 of 9 shooting.

Louisville’s defense gave up 61 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, allowing 67% shooting on two-pointers (19/28).

From beyond the arc, Louisville held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they hit 17 free throws (65%).

Will the Hoosiers Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Indiana improved to 4-0 on the season with a 69-58 win over UNCG on Thursday. The Hoosiers were -17.5 point favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, well under the O/U line of 146.5.

Indiana led 36-27 at halftime and added 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. Though they didn’t cover the spread, the Hoosiers got the win and moved on to their next challenge.

In their recent game, the Hoosiers put up 69 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a 48.8% success rate on two-pointers and just 26.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, knocking down 14 of 16 for 87.5%.

Myles Rice led the way with 20 points and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% overall and 33.3% from three. Ronald Polite III added 17 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 50% from deep. Bryson Tucker contributed 14 points, shooting 55.6% from the field.

Indiana’s defense held their opponent to just 58 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% (25/60). They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Indiana limited their opponent to 5/19 shooting, or 26%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 14, shooting 87%. Indiana gave up 13 offensive rebounds.