Indiana Hoosiers vs Providence Friars Matchup

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

Indiana vs Providence Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hoosiers and Friars game? Catch the action at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN2. Indiana comes into this non-conference matchup as the -4.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 141.5 points.

Indiana vs. Providence Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Indiana Hoosiers at Providence Friars
Where: Nassau at Imperial Arena
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds IND -4.5, IND -197 | PROV +158 O/U 141.5

Hoosiers Preview: Will the Hoosiers Win on the Road?

Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games

Indiana fell to Gonzaga 89-73 on Thursday, November 28th, in an away game where they entered as +10.5 point underdogs. The Hoosiers didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 157.5.

After trailing 57-39 at halftime, Indiana tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding Gonzaga to 32 points while scoring 34 themselves.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Hoosiers put up 73 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their two-point shooting was strong at 56.1%, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 18 attempts for 22.2%.

Oumar Ballo was a force inside, shooting 11 of 13 and finishing with 25 points and 4 assists. Ryan Nembhard dished out 13 assists, while Nolan Hickman contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 from three-point range.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 89 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 64 attempts.

Inside the arc, Indiana allowed 25 made two-pointers on 44 attempts, a 56% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting percentage. They also sent the opposing team to the line 22 times, where they made 21 free throws, a 95% rate.

Friars Preview: Can Providence Lock in a Home Win?

Providence Friars Recent Game/Games

Providence dropped a 69-58 decision to Davidson on Thursday, November 28th. The Friars, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 127, falling short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Providence struggled early, trailing 38-18 at halftime. They bounced back in the 2nd half, outscoring Davidson 40-31, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Friars Offense Breakdown

Providence struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points while shooting 31% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they hit only 27% of their two-point attempts, though they connected on 38.1% from beyond the arc.

The Friars managed 13 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Connor Kochera leading the way, shooting 70% from the field. Bobby Durkin and Jayden Pierre each hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Wesley Cardet Jr. was perfect from three, hitting 2/2.

Friars Team Defense

Providence held their opponent to 69 points on just 31% shooting from the field, as the Friars' defense forced them into a tough shooting night. Inside the arc, Providence was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to 27% shooting on two-point attempts (10/37).

From three-point range, Providence's defense allowed 8 threes on 21 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 shots (77%). The Friars gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hoosiers vs Friars Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Hoosiers offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 78. Indiana posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last five home games, Providence has averaged 73 points per game while allowing 75. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Providence has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Against the spread, the Hoosiers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.