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Iowa vs. Indiana
The Iowa Hawkeyes will travel to the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall to take on the Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2). The Hawkeyes will look to carry their momentum into this game after their 112-106 overtime win on Saturday against the Michigan State Spartans. This win snapped Iowa’s two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Hoosiers will also look to gain from their huge 79-71 victory on Saturday against the Purdue Boilermakers. Indiana will try to start a win streak of their own.
Iowa Basketball
With an 18-11 record on the season and an 10-8 record in conference play, the Hawkeyes are only 3 games back from first place in the Big Ten standings. Iowa has struggled mightily on the road this season as they are 3-7 as the away team.
The Hawkeyes have gotten production from their players this season. They have four players averaging double-digit points on the season. Junior forward Kris Murray has been leading the Hawkeyes this year as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Murray is averaging 20.2 points on the season. They are also, led by their senior forward Filip Rebraca who is averaging 13.9 points a game this season.
In their win against Michigan State at home, Murray led the team finishing with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Junior guard Tony Perkins also had a great game finishing with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Down 12 points with just over a minute left the Hawkeyes came all the way back to force overtime. In overtime Iowa dominated. In the win, Iowa shot 50.7% from the floor and 47.2% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Hawkeyes are averaging 80.4 points a game on the season. Defensively, Iowa has been allowing teams to score an average of 74.4 points a game on the season. Look to see if their offense can give the Hoosiers defense trouble in this game.
Indiana Basketball
With an 20-9 record on the season and an 11-7 record in conference play, the Hoosiers are 2 games back from first place in the Big Ten standings. Indiana has been excellent at home this year. The Hoosiers are a 14-1 when playing in the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall this season. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home this year when the Hawkeyes come to visit them.
Indiana has gotten production from their guards this season. Senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis has been great this year for the Hoosiers as he leads the team in points averaging 20.1 a game. Also, freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has also had a great season averaging 13.6 point a game.
In their win against Purdue on the road, Hood-Schifino dominated finishing with 35 points and 7 rebounds. Jackson-Davis also had a great game finishing with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. In the win, Indiana shot 50.8% from the floor and 46.7% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Hoosiers are averaging 75.5 points a game on the season. Defensively, Indiana has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 67.6 points a game on the season. Look to see if their defense can give the Hawkeyes defense problems.
Iowa vs. Indiana Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Indiana Hoosiers -5
- Over/Under: 156
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Iowa vs. Indiana all-time series
The Hawkeyes and the Hoosiers have played each other 131 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Indiana has the advantage in the series with a 70-61 record against Iowa. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 5th when Iowa won 91-89. In the win Murray dominated finishing with a double-double scoring 30 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Rebraca also had a double-double finishing with 19 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Iowa vs. Indiana Trends
– Iowa is 3-7 ATS on the road this year.
– Indiana is 10-5 ATS at home this year.
– The Hawkeyes are 9-9 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Hoosiers are 9-9 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Hawkeyes are 8-9 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Hoosiers are 9-9-1 ATS following a loss this year.
Iowa vs. Indiana Prediction
I love Iowa here on the road. I think they have the shooting and size to keep up with Indiana in this game. I think Jackson-Davis has a huge game in this one, but Iowa and Murray keep this game close and within the number. Indiana wins at home 81-77 in this game.
Iowa vs. Indiana Pick: The Iowa Hawkeyes cover the spread (+5).
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