GAME:  #843 Indiana vs #844 Providence
TIME:    11/30/2020 – 2:30p EST
SPREAD:   Indiana -1
TOTAL:      137

The Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) take on the Providence Friars (1-0) in the Maui Invitational which this year is being played at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday at 2:30 p.m. EST. The Friars earned a 97-56 win over Fairfield in its most recent game, while Indiana won easily by a score of 89-59 against Tennessee Tech in its last game out. Both teams had winning records against the non-conference competition last season. Indiana went 10-1 against programs outside its conference, while Providence went 7-6 in such games.

INDIANA HOOSIERS

Indiana scored 89 points in the first game while making 56.9% of their field goals. Trayce Jackson-Davis led the Hoosiers with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. Trey Galloway added 13 points and 2 boards, along with Rob Phinisee who added 12 points and 5 rebounds. On the defensive end, the Hoosiers gave up 59 points and added 9 steals while forcing 20 turnovers. 

PROVIDENCE FRIARS

Providence scored 97 points in their first win. The Friars made 48.6% of their field goals and 43.8% from three-point land. Nate Watson led the Friars with 23 points and 10 rebounds. David Duke added 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, along with A.J. Reeves who added 14 points and 2 rebounds. The Friars played well on the defensive end, giving up only 56 points. 

TRENDS(covers.com)

INDIANA

• Hoosiers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
• Under is 8-2 in Hoosiers last 10 games following a straight-up win.
• Hoosiers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
• Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight-up win.

PROVIDENCE

• Friars are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
• Friars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.
• Friars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight-up win.
• Friars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 neutral site games as an underdog.

INDIANA vs PROVIDENCE PREDICTION

The Providence Friars lost 3 of their top scorers from last season and they will have a lot of offensive production to make up for. The Hoosiers return their best player and are expected to compete in the tough BIG 10 conference this season. Both of these teams can score however inconsistently so this will come down to which team plays better defense and Indiana is the team for that. The Bookie is rolling with the Hoosiers to win this one in a tight game on a neutral court. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:          Indiana -1  -110
Fade the Public:  no data
Sharp Action:    Indiana

Risk 2.2 Units to win 2 Units on Indiana to win by more than 1.

Additional Plays:

9:30 PM #869 Stanford +2

2.2 Units to win 2 Units on Stanford to win or lose by less than 2.