A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) when they meet the Louisville Cardinals (6-2) at Assembly Hall. The game begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hoosiers easily got past the Chicago State Cougars 104-55, while the Cardinals were victorious over the Nicholls Colonels 85-72.
The Cardinals had a much better free throw rate (1.050 vs. 0.190) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.476). The Hoosiers, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 21.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.358). Indiana’s Romeo Langford had a good game, finishing with 19 points. Meanwhile, Steven Enoch fueled Louisville with 15 points and eight rebounds.
The Cardinals won the sole game between these two teams last year, 71-62. The Cardinals’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hoosiers. Louisville had a rate of 15.2, while Indiana posted a mark of 19.1.
Louisville vs. Indiana Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Louisville averages 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Indiana ranks 185th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Cardinals rank 47th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Hoosiers rank 121st (12.7).
- Indiana ranks 161st in rebounds per game (35.9) while Louisville ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- The Cardinals rank 102nd in steals per game (6.7) while the Hoosiers rank 191st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Louisville ranks 187th in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Indiana ranks 266th (18.9).
