Indiana Hoosiers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The Indiana Hoosiers (10-1) clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-3) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game can be seen on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Fighting Irish defeated the UCLA Bruins 75-61, while the Hoosiers beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 96-90.

The Hoosiers knocked down 27 of their 38 free throws (71.1 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.7 (above their season average of 35.2). The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 12.4) and held the Bruins to an effective field goal percentage of 0.405 (below their season average of 0.507). John Mooney put together a solid performance for Notre Dame with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Trayce Jackson-Davis had a good outing for Indiana, contributing 25 points and 15 rebounds.

Indiana might struggle to create turnovers. Notre Dame ranks second in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.8 percent), while Indiana forces the 150th-most turnovers (20.6 percent). Additionally, the 12th-ranked offense of the Hoosiers (offensive efficiency of 115.2) will clash against the 59th-ranked defense of the Fighting Irish (defensive efficiency of 90.6).

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Notre Dame ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Indiana ranks 246th (16.8).
  • The Fighting Irish rank sixth in assists per game (17.7) while the Hoosiers rank 83rd (14.2).
  • Indiana ranks 31st in blocks per game (4.9) while Notre Dame ranks 72nd in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
  • The Hoosiers rank 10th in rebounds allowed per game (29.3) while the Fighting Irish rank 243rd (39.6).
  • Notre Dame ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Indiana ranks 124th (7.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (4.5 above their season average).
  • The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 15.0 for the season.