The Nebraska Cornhuskers (12-4, 2-3 Big 10) travel to Indiana to take on the No. 22 Hoosiers (12-4, 3-2 Big 10) in a matchup that pits great offense against tremendous defense. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 14, 2019.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Indiana Hoosiers Free Prediction
The Cornhuskers come in on a high note after topping the Penn State Nittany Lions in their last game, 70-64. Nebraska’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Penn State. The Cornhuskers had a rate of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.547), while the Nittany Lions posted a mark of 0.413 (below their season average of 0.475). Nebraska received a boost from Isaiah Roby, who was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
In the Hoosiers’ previous matchup, they lost a tough one to the Maryland Terrapins, 78-75. Maryland’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Terrapins had more offensive rebounds (18 vs. three), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 22) and total rebounds (42 vs. 25). Romeo Langford had a good performance for Indiana, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Points could be at a premium in this showdown between a pair of the country’s premier defenses. Indiana currently ranks 46th in defensive efficiency (93.7) and Nebraska is 13th (89.8).
After the Cornhuskers won the lone contest against the Hoosiers last season, 66-57, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Cornhuskers had a much better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 25.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.161 vs. 0.113).
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Indiana Hoosiers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Nebraska, ATS Winner – Nebraska, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nebraska ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Indiana ranks 84th (12.3).
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The Cornhuskers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, down from 17.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
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