UNCG Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -17.5 at home against UNCG.

UNCG SPARTANS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UNCG Spartans +17.5

This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.
• Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like UNCG at +17.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can the Spartans Pull Off a Win at Bloomington?

UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games

UNCG dropped their last game to SMU, 81-68, on Monday, November 11th. The Spartans were +14 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.

UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and scored 33 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 149, just over the O/U line of 147.5.

In their latest game, UNCG’s offense put up 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-point attempts (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20).

At the free-throw line, the Spartans hit 68.2% (15/22), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each scored 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Despite UNCG’s defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. The Spartans allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, as their opponents hit 21 of 41 attempts.

From beyond the arc, UNCG held their opponents to 26% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 23 attempts. However, they sent their opponents to the line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws at a 70% rate.

Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

Indiana continued their strong start to the season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.

Indiana took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39 to the Gamecocks.

Indiana’s offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They connected on 47.1% of their threes, hitting 8 of 17 attempts, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 81.8% of their 33 attempts.

Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 75% from deep. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Indiana’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 71 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Hoosiers couldn’t contain their opponent inside, who shot 52% on two-pointers, hitting 18 of 34 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Indiana’s defense gave up 8 threes on 17 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 33 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 81%.