The 20th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (17-5, 6-5 Big 10) will be at Assembly Hall to challenge the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (13-9, 4-7 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Hoosiers defeated the sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans 79-75, while the Hawkeyes beat the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines 74-59.
Iowa dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.281 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 30.8). For those same stats, Michigan was 0.138 and 12.8, respectively. The Hoosiers, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.181 vs. 0.125) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.5 (above their season average of 26.3). Justin Smith had a solid performance for Indiana, putting up 13 points and 10 rebounds. Ryan Kriener, meanwhile was a key piece for Iowa with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hoosiers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last matchup, Indiana won 84-82. Indiana had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 22.5). Iowa, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (19-22; 86.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Points at the line could be few and far between for Indiana in this matchup. The Hoosiers rank 190th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.233, while Iowa ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.191).
Iowa vs. Indiana Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Indiana ranks 138th (3.8).
- The Hawkeyes average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 112th in the country. The Hoosiers rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
- Iowa ranks 101st in steals per game (6.6) while Indiana ranks 107th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Hawkeyes rank 157th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Hoosiers rank 277th (18.0).
- Iowa ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.6) while Indiana ranks 140th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawkeyes have scored an average of 82.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (4.3 above their season average).
- The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 9.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.
