Indiana vs Gonzaga 11/28/24 - NCAAB Picks & Predictions

The Indiana Hoosiers remain in the Bahamas Thursday afternoon with a matchup against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Indiana comes into Thursday with four wins and one loss on the year following their blowout loss to Louisville on Thursday. Offensively Indiana has been top tier this season averaging 81.5 points on 51% shooting for the floor. Defensively the Hoosiers have done the work as well allowing 61.3 points per game overall. For more actions see our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Indiana was mediocre on Wednesday scoring just 61 points on 33.3% from the floor. The Hoosiers also made just 35% of their long balls and 70.6% of their free throws. Malik Reneau carried the load for the Indiana offense against Louisville with 21 points on 12 shots and 33 minutes. Oumar Ballo was second on the team with 11 points on eight shots in 31 minutes. The other 3 Indiana starters combined for 11 points on 20 shots. The Indiana bench combined to score 18 points between 6 players.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs come into Thursday with five wins and one loss on the year following their upset loss to West Virginia on Wednesday. Offensively Gonzaga is one of the best teams in the country averaging 93.2 points on 50.3% from the floor. Defensively the Bulldogs have rolled opponents allowing just 61 points per game overall.

Offensively Gonzaga was solid Wednesday against West Virginia scoring 78 points on 40% shooting from the floor but scored just seven points in the overtime leading to the loss. The Bulldogs also made just 33.3% of their shots and 19 free throws in the game. Khalif Battle led the way for Gonzaga against West Virginia with 16 points on 12 shots and 34 minutes. Nolan Hickman was second on the team with 13 points on 11 shots in 36 minutes. The other three Gonzaga starters combined to score 17 total points in the game period Braden Huff led the way off the Gonzaga bench with 19 points on 14 shots at 30 minutes.

Both teams come into Thursday following their first loss of the season as each will look to get back to their winning ways. Expect Gonzaga to control this game on both sides of the ball as they have a deeper more talented team. Take the Bulldogs Thursday to do enough to get the win and cover against Indiana in the Bahamas. Final Score Prediction, Gonzaga Bulldogs win and cover 87-74.