Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Indiana Hoosiers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Indiana vs Gonzaga NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Nassau.

Indiana vs Gonzaga Prediction

Looking to win big? The Hoosiers and Bulldogs face off at 2:30 ET on ESPN2. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with Gonzaga being favored by -9 over Indiana.

Indiana vs. Gonzaga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Indiana Hoosiers at Gonzaga Bulldogs
Where: Nassau at Imperial Arena
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Betting Odds GNZG -9, IND +303 | GNZG -409 O/U 156.5

Hoosiers Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Indiana?

Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games

Indiana's season took a hit with an 89-61 loss to Louisville on Wednesday. The Hoosiers were -5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 150, just under the O/U line of 153.5.

Indiana trailed 37-29 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 52 points while scoring 32. The Hoosiers will need to regroup after this tough loss.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Hoosiers struggled offensively, shooting just 33.3% from the field, including 32.6% on two-point attempts. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 20 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 38.1%.

Malik Reneau led the way with 21 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall and 66.7% from deep. Chucky Hepburn added 16 points and 10 assists, hitting 70% of his shots and going 2 for 4 from three-point range.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Even though the Indiana Hoosiers held their opponent to just 33% shooting, they still gave up 89 points. The defense limited two-point attempts to 32% shooting, with the other team making 14 of 43 shots.

From beyond the arc, Indiana allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% success rate. The Hoosiers also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 12 shots for 70%. Indiana gave up 22 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs Preview: Will Gonzaga Make it Happen at Home?

Gonzaga Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Gonzaga fell to West Virginia 86-78 on Wednesday, November 27th, in a home game where they were -15.5 favorites. The Bulldogs not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 164, surpassing the O/U line of 156.

Gonzaga led 39-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 32 points while allowing 40. Their inability to maintain their lead and defensive lapses were key factors in the loss.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Gonzaga's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.2%, and they hit 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line. The Bulldogs also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists.

Javon Small led the way with 31 points, shooting 50% overall and 40% from three-point range. Amani Hansberry and Braden Huff each added 19 points, with Huff hitting 64.3% of his shots. Tucker DeVries and Khalif Battle both contributed 16 points, with Battle shooting 50% from the field.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Gonzaga's defensive efforts, they gave up 86 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field. Gonzaga allowed 26 field goals on 65 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Gonzaga's defense allowed 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 22 times, where they converted 19 free throws, shooting 86%.

Hoosiers vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Gonzaga has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 79 points per game while allowing 71. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
The Hoosiers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Gonzaga has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.