The Indiana Hoosiers (5-5) clash against the No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Prediction
The last time the Fighting Irish played, they blew out the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 92-68. Converting at the free throw line was one of Notre Dame’s biggest strengths. They were 13-14 (92.9 percent), while the Fightin’ Blue Hens were just 9-13 (69.2 percent). Bonzie Colson played a key role for Notre Dame with 19 points and 12 rebounds.
The Hoosiers lost to the Louisville Cardinals in their last contest, 71-62. Louisville’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Indiana. The Cardinals had a rate of 15.2 (better than their season average of 16.0), while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 19.1 (above their season average of 15.1). Juwan Morgan had a good game for Indiana, leading both teams in scoring with 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
Look for Indiana to own the offensive glass in this matchup. Dating back to the 2016-17 season, the Hoosiers rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), while Notre Dame ranks 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent). Ball security should be an advantage for the Fighting Irish. They rank 3rd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent). Conversely, the Hoosiers have forced the 39th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.7 percent).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Indiana Hoosiers Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Notre Dame averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. Indiana ranks 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
The Fighting Irish rank ninth in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Hoosiers rank 112th (6.3).
Indiana ranks 138th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while Notre Dame ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (21.2).
The Hoosiers rank 47th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Fighting Irish rank 97th (35.2).
Notre Dame ranks 79th in assists per game (15.6) while Indiana ranks 85th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
