Indiana Hoosiers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Matchup

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

Indiana vs Iowa Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Hoosiers versus the Hawkeyes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FOX. The game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Iowa as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 167.5 points.

Indiana vs. Iowa Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Indiana Hoosiers at Iowa Hawkeyes
Where: Iowa City at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Date: Saturday, January 11th
Betting Odds IOWA -3.5, IND +141 | IOWA -184 O/U 167.5

Hoosiers Preview: Will Indiana Win on the Road?

Indiana improved to 13-3 on the season with an 82-69 win over USC on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Hoosiers entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 151, just over the 148.5 O/U line.

After a 38-38 tie at halftime, Indiana took control in the second half, outscoring USC 44-31 to secure the win.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Hoosiers put up 82 points, shooting 43.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, with a two-point shooting rate of 51.1% (23/45) and a three-point mark of 28.6% (6/21). They also connected on 78.3% of their free throws, going 18/23 from the line.

Oumar Ballo led the way with 23 points, shooting 81.8% (9/11) and grabbing 8 rebounds. Myles Rice contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds, while Wesley Yates III added 18 points, hitting 2 of 6 from beyond the arc. Luke Goode was a standout from deep, knocking down 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 16 points.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Indiana's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 29 of 66 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Indiana held the other team to 6 of 21 shooting, or 28%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws, a 78% success rate. Indiana allowed 11 offensive rebounds.

Hawkeyes Preview: Are Iowa Ready for a Home Win?

The Hawkeyes improved to 11-4 after a 97-87 win over Nebraska on Tuesday. Iowa, who were -4 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game reached 184, surpassing the O/U line of 159.5.

After trailing 34-31 at halftime, Iowa turned things around in the second half, scoring 45 points while allowing 42.

Hawkeyes Offense Breakdown

Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 97 points with a 47.5% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks to hitting 17 of 35 from beyond the arc at a 48.6% clip. They also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 22 of 25 attempts for 88%.

Josh Dix led the way, scoring 31 points and dishing out 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field and 70% from three (7/10). Payton Sandfort added 30 points, hitting 6 of 10 from deep, while Brice Williams contributed 28 points, connecting on 4 of 9 from three-point range.

Hawkeyes Team Defense

Iowa's defense struggled in this one, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 threes on 35 attempts, with the opposing team hitting 48% from beyond the arc.

From the free-throw line, Iowa's opponent went 22/25, shooting 88%. The Hawkeyes gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hoosiers vs Hawkeyes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Hoosiers are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
In their last ten games at home, the Hawkeyes have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 80 points per game in these contests.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Hoosiers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
The last ten games that Iowa was favored, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 9-1 straight up.