The Indiana Hoosiers (15-5, 5-4 Big 10) will be at the Bryce Jordan Center to square off with the 24th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (14-5, 4-4 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Nittany Lions defeated the Michigan Wolverines, 72-63, while the Hoosiers lost a tough one against the 17th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 77-76.
The Nittany Lions held the Wolverines to an effective field goal percentage of 0.390 (below their season average of 0.551). The Wolverines had a free throw rate of 0.147 (below the 0.240 mark opponents have averaged against Penn State this season). Indiana, on the other hand, held Maryland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (below their season average of 34.5). Penn State’s Lamar Stevens had a good game, finishing with 19 points and nine rebounds. Indiana received a boost from Devonte Green, who recorded 16 points and five rebounds.
The Hoosiers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 64-62. Indiana’s 0.482 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Penn State, who had a rate of 0.411. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Opposite paces will be on display in this matchup. Penn State prefers to play fast (74th in possessions per game), while Indiana is slower-paced (203rd in possessions per game).
Indiana vs. Penn State Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Penn State, ATS Winner – Penn State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Indiana ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Penn State ranks 225th (37.6).
- The Nittany Lions average 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. The Hoosiers rank 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Penn State averages 14.4 assists per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. Indiana ranks 106th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- The Nittany Lions rank 65th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while the Hoosiers rank 262nd (17.1).
- Penn State ranks 30th in steals per game (8.4) while Indiana ranks 173rd (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 8.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Nittany Lions have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
