Nebraska at Indiana 12/13/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 12/12/2019 at 7:08 PM ET

The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on Friday for a Big Ten battle against the Indiana Hoosiers. Nebraska fell to 4-5 on the season following its 95-76 loss to the Creighton Bluejays. The Cornhuskers were out of the game in the first half trailing 48-22 at the break. Haanif Cheatham led the Cornhuskers in the loss with 14 points, while Thor Thorbjarson and Cam Mack each scored 12.

Haanif Cheatham leads the Cornhuskers in scoring and rebounding with averages of 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. Cam Mack is the second leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 12.3 points and 5.7 assists per game. Four players for Nebraska are averaging double figures in scoring.

Indiana bounced back from its only loss with a 57-54 victory over UConn at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Hoosiers improved to 9-1 overall following the win. Indiana did not have any player score in double digits, but the Hoosiers defense came up big forcing 22 turnovers by the Huskies. Aljami Durham was Indiana’s leading scorer with nine points.

Trayce Jackson-Davis is the leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 14.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, while Rob Phinisee leads the Hoosiers in assists with an average of 4.0 per game. Devonte Green is the second leading scorer with an average of 13.6 points per game. Four Indiana players are averaging double figures in scoring.

Indiana gutted out a big win over UConn following its 84-64 first loss of the season to Wisconsin. The Hoosiers battled on a night when scoring came at a premium and defense was the key as Indiana forced 22 turnovers. Look for the same against Nebraska, as the Hoosiers will pressure the backcourt of the Cornhuskers from start to finish. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Hoosiers win and cover ATS 81-60.

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