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The No. 15 Indiana Hoosiers (4-1) face the No. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs (5-1) Thursday at Imperial Arena in Nassau, Bahamas. Tip-off is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Let’s analyze Fanduel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Indiana vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Indiana suffered its first setback of the season Wednesday, losing 89-61 to the Louisville Cardinals. The Hoosiers, who were upset as 4.5-point favorites as the Under (154) hit, were plagued by 23 turnovers. Junior F Malik Reneau had a strong performance with 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
Gonzaga also suffered its first loss of the season Wednesday, falling 86-78 in overtime to West Virginia. The Mountaineers covered as 15-point underdogs with the Over (156) cashing. West Virginia’s defense was stifling, blocking 8 shots, including 4 by G Tucker DeVries.
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Indiana vs. Gonzaga odds
Provided by Fanduel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 12:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Indiana +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Gonzaga -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Indiana +9.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Indiana vs. Gonzaga picks and predictions
Prediction
Gonzaga 79, Indiana 68
Moneyline
PASS.
Gonzaga (-400) should get the win, but you should never bet something with odds like these. I’ll take my wager to the spread.
Against the spread
BET GONZAGA -9.5 (-110).
Gonzaga showed promise in the first half against West Virginia on Wednesday, but struggled after the break, eventually losing by 8 points in OT. The Bulldogs shot just 40 percent from the field, had a 45-37 rebounding deficit, and committed 12 turnovers. However, they shot 86.4 percent (19-for-22) from the free-throw line and registered 20 assists, 12 by G Ryan Nembhard. Despite the loss, Gonzaga has scored 78 or more points in every game so far.
Indiana was thoroughly outplayed by Louisville, suffering a 28-point loss where the Hoosiers shot just 33.3 percent from the floor and turned the ball over 23 times. The Cardinals shot 56.9 percent from the field, but Indiana’s 40-35 rebounding edge was a silver lining. The Hoosiers have failed to score 70 points in consecutive games, raising concerns about their form moving forward.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 154.5 (-110).
Originally, I leaned toward the Over, but after diving deeper into the matchups, I’ve shifted my perspective. Indiana has gone Under in 4 of its 5 games, while Gonzaga has been Under in 2 of its last 3. The Bulldogs’ game Wednesday wouldn’t have hit the Over if West Virginia hadn’t forced overtime.
Both teams share a similar style, playing at a slower pace and emphasizing defense. Both teams allow under 62 points per game with Gonzaga ranking 19th (61.0) and Indiana at No. 22 (61.2). This matchup is expected to be a physical, grind-it-out battle on a neutral court, making the Under a strong play.
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