The No. 22 Indiana Hoosiers (10-2) welcome the Jacksonville Dolphins (7-6) to Assembly Hall as they look to prolong their eight-game home winning streak. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Prediction
In the Dolphins’ last outing, they were defeated by the Florida A&M Rattlers, 65-50. Florida A&M launched 13 three pointers, making six of them (46.2 percent). Jacksonville, meanwhile, was just 1-17 (5.9 percent). Dave Bell was the top scorer from either team with 12 points on 4-for-6 shooting.
The Hoosiers dismantled the Chicago State Cougars in their last matchup, 104-55. The Hoosiers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 21.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.358). Romeo Langford was the game’s high scorer with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
Juwan Morgan and Langford have been playing well over the last five games for Indiana. Morgan has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Langford has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Indiana appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers rank 13th in effective field goal percentage (0.578), while Jacksonville ranks 129th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485).
Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Indiana averages 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in the nation. Jacksonville ranks 210th in rebounds allowed per game (38.6).
The Dolphins rank 83rd in steals per game (7.0) while the Hoosiers rank 138th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Jacksonville ranks 198th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while Indiana ranks 250th (17.9).
The Hoosiers rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Dolphins rank 92nd (3.5).
Indiana ranks 54th in assists per game (15.7) while Jacksonville ranks 75th in assists allowed per game (12.2).
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The Dolphins have been outscored by an average of 6.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Jacksonville has defeated opponents by an average of 3.5 points.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (8.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
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