Arkansas at Indiana 3/23/19 - NIT Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:11 AM ET

Arkansas at Indiana 3/23/19 - NIT Basketball Picks & Predictions

On Saturday, the Arkansas Razorbacks will visit Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana to play the Indiana Hoosiers in a second round NIT matchup. The Razorbacks defeated Providence 84-72 on Tuesday in the first round. Mason Jones led the ‘Backs with 18 points while Reggie Chaney added 14 points and blocked seven shots.

Indiana defeated the St. Francis Red Flash 89-72 on Tuesday in the NIT first round. Juwan Morgan led the Hoosiers in the win with 28 points, while Aljami Durham scored 22. The Hoosiers trailed by six points at the half, but outscored St. Francis 55-32 after the break. The 55 points in the second half were a high for Indiana this season. Daniel Gafford leads Arkansas in scoring and rebounding with averages of 16.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Two other players are averaging double figures in scoring for Arkansas. Jalen Harris leads the team in assists with an average of 5.5 per game. Arkansas is shooting 44.7% from the field and 34.2% from 3-point territory.

Romeo Langford leads Indiana in scoring with an average of 16.5 points per game. Juwan Morgan is the second leading scorer and leader in rebounds with averages of 15.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Rob Phinisee is the leader in assists with an average of 2.9 per game. Indiana is shooting 45.9% from the field and 31.4% from 3-point territory.

Arkansas continues to play without its high scorer and leading rebounder for the season Daniel Gafford due todeclaring for the NBA Draft. Gafford’s absence was not noticeable in Arkansas’ opening win over Providence but against Indiana the Razorbacks will suffer from the loss of their big man. Indiana has covered the number in each of the last 5 at home and each of the last 4 non-Big Ten matchups. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Hoosier win and cover ATS 80-70.

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