It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers (13-9, 4-7 Big 10) welcome the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes (17-5, 6-5 Big 10) to Assembly Hall. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers Free Prediction
In the Hawkeyes’ last outing, they beat the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines, 74-59. The Hawkeyes had a much better free throw rate (0.281 vs. 0.138) and held the Wolverines to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.8 (below their season average of 27.2). Ryan Kriener had a solid performance for Iowa, putting up 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hoosiers beat the No. 6 Michigan State Spartans in their last contest, 79-75. Indiana’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Michigan State. The Hoosiers had a rate of 0.181 (matching their season average), while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.125 (below their season average of 0.258). With 13 points and 10 rebounds, Justin Smith played well for Indiana.
Getting to the line might be hard to find for Indiana in this meeting. The Hoosiers rank 190th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.233, while Iowa ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.191).
After the Hoosiers won both games against the Hawkeyes last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Indiana won 84-82. Indiana had a much better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 22.5). Iowa, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (19-22; 86.4 percent).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iowa ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Indiana ranks 138th (3.8).
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).
The Hawkeyes average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 112th in the nation. The Hoosiers rank 122nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.6).
Iowa averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 101st in the nation. Indiana ranks 107th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
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The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 9.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (11.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
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