The Indiana Hoosiers (13-4, 3-3 Big 10) will be at Pinnacle Bank Arena to clash with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-10, 2-4 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Cornhuskers fell to the 21st-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 80-68, while the Hoosiers were defeated by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 59-50.
Indiana held Rutgers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 34.8) while Nebraska had a better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 16.3). Nebraska was led by Thorir Thorbjarnarson, who finished with 15 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Joey Brunk had a solid performance for Indiana, finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Trayce Jackson-Davis led the Hoosiers to a 96-90 victory. He recorded a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Indiana did a great job of getting and making free throws (27-38; 71.1 percent). Nebraska, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (9.8 vs. 15.0).
It might be a tough game for Nebraska on the offensive glass. The Cornhuskers rank 318th in offensive rebounding percentage (22.8 percent), while Indiana ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent). Also, the Hoosiers, who rank third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.318), will face a tough challenge against the Cornhuskers, who rank second in opponents’ FTA rate (0.124).
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Indiana ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (30.9) while Nebraska ranks 281st (46.4).
- The Cornhuskers rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Hoosiers rank 89th (6.2).
- Nebraska ranks 74th in assists per game (14.5) while Indiana ranks 92nd in assists allowed per game (11.8).
- The Cornhuskers rank 57th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Hoosiers rank 263rd (16.8).
- Indiana ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.5) while Nebraska ranks 146th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 67.2 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (5.8 below their season average).
- The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 8.9 points.
