Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UNCG vs Indiana NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bloomington.
UNCG vs Indiana Prediction
Looking to win big? The Spartans and Hoosiers face off at 6:30 ET on FS1. The Hoosiers are hosting the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -17.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.
UNCG vs. Indiana Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UNCG Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers
- Where: Bloomington at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
- Date: Thursday, November 21st
- Betting Odds IND -17.5, NCG +1264 | IND -3585 O/U 145.5
Spartans Preview: Are the Spartans Ready for a Win at Bloomington?
UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games
The Spartans dropped their latest game, falling 81-68 to SMU on Monday, November 11th. Playing on the road, UNCG entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 149, just over the 147.5 O/U line.
UNCG trailed 41-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 40. Despite the loss, the Spartans kept the game closer than expected.
Spartans Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, the Spartans managed 68 points, shooting 41.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.8%, with a 50% success rate on two-pointers (19/38) and just 25% from beyond the arc (5/20). At the free-throw line, they hit 68.2%, making 15 of 22 attempts.
Boopie Miller and Kenyon Giles each contributed 21 points, with Miller adding 7 assists. B.J. Edwards chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Malik Henry was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots in just 15 minutes of play.
Spartans Team Defense
Despite giving up 81 points, UNCG’s defense held their opponent to 42% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans allowed 21 two-point field goals on 41 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, UNCG’s defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. The Spartans also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 70%. UNCG gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Hoosiers Preview: Can Indiana Secure a Home Victory?
Indiana improved to 3-0 this season with an 87-71 win over South Carolina on Saturday, November 16th. The Hoosiers, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 158 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.
Indiana led 43-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 39.
Hoosiers Offense Breakdown
Indiana's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 51% from the field and 47.1% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 17 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 27 for 33 from the line.
Myles Rice led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and shooting 70% overall. Morris Ugusuk added 18 points, knocking down 4 of 6 threes, while Mackenzie Mgbako contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds.
Hoosiers Team Defense
Indiana's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 51% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point field goals on 34 attempts, a 52% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponents hit 8 of 17 threes, shooting 47%. The Hoosiers also sent them to the line 33 times, where they made 27 free throws, an 81% success rate.
Spartans vs Hoosiers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Spartans have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
- Indiana has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 73 points per game while allowing 76. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- UNCG has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Hoosiers have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-2-1.
UNCG vs Indiana Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UNCG +17.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.