The Indiana Hoosiers (13-3) travel to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes (11-4) on Saturday, January 11th. This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Indiana Hoosiers vs Iowa Hawkeyes

The Hoosiers Are Coming Off A Win

Indiana improved to 13-3 on the season with an 82-69 win over USC on Wednesday. The Hoosiers, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.

After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Indiana pulled away by outscoring USC 44-31 in the second half. The total points for the game were 151, just over the 148.5 O/U line.

The Hawkeyes Are Coming Off A Win

The Hawkeyes improved to 11-4 on the season with a 97-87 win over Nebraska on Tuesday. Iowa, favored by -4, covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 184 went well over the O/U line of 159.5.

After trailing 34-31 at halftime, Iowa turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points and allowing 42.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Hoosiers put up 82 points, shooting 43.9% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they connected on 78.3% of their free throws, going 18 for 23 from the line.

Oumar Ballo led the way with 23 points, shooting 81.8% (9/11) from the field, while Myles Rice added 19 points and 9 rebounds. Luke Goode was a standout from three-point range, hitting 4 of 5 attempts, finishing with 16 points.

Hawkeyes Offense Breakdown

Iowa’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a 47.5% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 48.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 17 of 35 attempts. They also connected on 88% of their free throws, going 22 for 25 from the line.

Josh Dix led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% from the field and 70% from three, hitting 7 of 10 attempts. Payton Sandfort added 30 points, making 6 of 10 threes, while Brice Williams contributed 28 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep. Iowa dished out 23 assists as a team, with Dix also adding 7 assists and 6 rebounds.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Indiana’s defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 29 of 66 attempts. They allowed 51% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 23 of 45 shots.

From beyond the arc, Indiana held the opposition to 28% shooting, as they went 6 for 21. The Hoosiers also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 78%. Indiana allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Hawkeyes Team Defense

Indiana’s defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 29 of 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 of 45 shooting, which is 51%.

From three-point range, Indiana held their opponent to 6 of 21 shooting, or 28%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, shooting 78%. Indiana gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Hoosiers vs Hawkeyes Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Hoosiers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last three games at home, the Hawkeyes have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 83 points per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Hoosiers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
• Iowa has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Hoosiers vs Hawkeyes Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Hawkeyes, with a final score of 77-69, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Hawkeyes at -3.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 167.5, and our model projects the Hoosiers and Hawkeyes to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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