Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Chattanooga vs Indiana NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bloomington.
Chattanooga vs Indiana Prediction
Betting on today's Mocs and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on BTN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -14.5 at home against Chattanooga.
Chattanooga vs. Indiana Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Chattanooga Mocs at Indiana Hoosiers
- Where: Bloomington at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
- Date: Saturday, December 21st
- Betting Odds IND -14.5, CHAT +692 | IND -1137 O/U 154.5
Mocs Preview: Will Chattanooga Win on the Road?
Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs were -16.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread with the victory.
Chattanooga led 40-26 at halftime and put up 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 151.
Mocs Offense Breakdown
Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 51% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, good for 43.8%. They also knocked down 87.5% of their free throws, connecting on 21 of 24 attempts.
Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford made 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 11 points.
Mocs Team Defense
Despite Chattanooga's defensive struggles, allowing 63 points, they still managed to win. The Mocs gave up 51% shooting from the field, including 64% from two-point range.
From beyond the arc, the Mocs allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% clip. They also sent the opponent to the line 24 times, where they hit 21 free throws, an 87% rate.
Hoosiers Preview: Will the Hoosiers Win at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?
Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday, December 13th. The Hoosiers were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.
Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.
Hoosiers Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Hoosiers struggled offensively, shooting just 35.4% from the field and 22.9% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 35 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they managed to score 68 points, with 15 offensive rebounds and 10 assists.
Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from beyond the arc. Myles Rice added 20 points, shooting 61.5%, while Juwan Gary contributed 14 points, hitting 50% of his shots, including 2 of 4 from three.
Hoosiers Team Defense
Indiana's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 49 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the Hoosiers gave up 8 threes on 14 attempts, a 57% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the line 26 times, where they hit 17 free throws.
Mocs vs Hoosiers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Mocs have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 69 points per game in these contests.
- In their last three games at home, the Hoosiers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chattanooga has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Hoosiers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Chattanooga vs Indiana Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Chattanooga +14.5 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.