The No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers will face off against the Louisville Cardinals in the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament opening game on Thursday. Indiana comes into the game with a 4-0 record, while Louisville stands at 3-1. The Cardinals have struggled on neutral courts, going 0-3 since the start of the 2023-24 season, while the Hoosiers have a 3-3 record in those same circumstances. The Hoosiers are favored by 2.5 points in the matchup, with an over/under set at 153.5 points.
Indiana leads the all-time series against Louisville 12-9 and holds a 4-3 advantage in games played on neutral courts. The Hoosiers are powered by sophomore forward Mackenzie Mgbako, who is averaging 18.8 points per game. Meanwhile, the Cardinals rely on senior guard Reyne Smith and senior guard Chucky Hepburn for offensive production.
SportsLine’s model is leaning towards the Under for total points, predicting 146 combined points, and has generated an against-the-spread pick that has a high success rate in simulations. The model has been profitable with college basketball picks, with a history of positive returns. For more insights and predictions on the Louisville vs. Indiana game, visit SportsLine.
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