It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-3, 0-1 Big 10) welcome the Indiana Hoosiers (6-2, 1-0 Big 10) to the Bryce Jordan Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions Free Prediction
In the Hoosiers’ last game, they beat the Northwestern Wildcats, 68-66. Indiana’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Northwestern. The Hoosiers had a rate of 0.224 (matching their season average), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.115 (below their season average of 0.340). Indiana received a boost from Juwan Morgan, who had 17 points and 12 rebounds.
The Nittany Lions were beaten by the No. 24 Maryland Terrapins in their last contest, 66-59. Getting to the free throw line was one of Maryland’s largest strengths. They made 25 trips to the line, while Penn State went just six times. Penn State’s Lamar Stevens put together a solid performance, leading both teams in scoring with 19 points on 9-for-24 shooting.
The Hoosiers won the sole contest against the Nittany Lions last season, 74-70. The Hoosiers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 17.2) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 18.9).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for Penn State in this showdown. The Nittany Lions rank 85th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 percent), while Indiana ranks 196th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.2 percent) dating back to last season.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn State ranks 35th in blocks per game (4.6) while Indiana ranks 196th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Nittany Lions rank 45th in steals per game (7.4) while the Hoosiers rank 204th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
Penn State ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Indiana ranks 111th (21.0).
The Nittany Lions rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while the Hoosiers rank 117th (12.7).
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