- Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs Indiana Hoosiers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers (7-0) are set to clash with the also undefeated Louisville Cardinals (7-0) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In their previous matchup, the Louisville Cardinals faced off against Arkansas, suffering a defeat with a final score of 89-80. The Cardinals shot 41.4% from the field (29 of 70) and struggled with their three-point shooting, making only 8 of 37 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were more successful, converting 14 of 18 shots for a 77.8% success rate. Louisville brought down 34 rebounds, with 10 on the offensive glass, while also registering 13 assists and forcing 9 turnovers. On the defensive end, they allowed their opponents to hit 41.8% of their shots, conceding 28 baskets from 67 attempts. Arkansas, in contrast, secured 38 rebounds (14 offensive), while achieving a 77.1% free-throw shooting rate by making 27 of 35 attempts and sinking 6 of 18 from downtown. The foul situation saw Louisville called for 25 personal fouls compared to Arkansas’s 15.
Mikel Brown Jr. played a pivotal role in the game, scoring 22 points with a shooting rate of 36.8% (7 of 19). He logged 34 minutes and secured 5 rebounds, adding 3 assists to his performance.
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Louisville enters the game boasting a perfect 7-0 record this season. The team averages 10.6 turnovers per game while committing 19.1 personal fouls. On the rebounding front, they pull down 46.0 boards per game and have accumulated 145 assists to date, ranking 45th nationwide in assists. The Cardinals connect on 37.3% of their three-point attempts (93 of 249) and maintain a 75.8% free-throw shooting rate. Offensively, they boast an average of 96.7 points per game, placing them 4th in Division 1, while shooting 48.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Cardinals force 15.0 turnovers per game while drawing 20.1 fouls. They rank 13th nationally in allowing assists, having relinquished 71 this season. Opponents shoot at a 36.1% rate against them (153 of 424), and they give up an average of 33.3 rebounds per game. The Cardinals are holding teams to 28.8% from three-point range and rank 13th in college basketball for points allowed per game (63.0).
In their last outing, the Indiana Hoosiers were defeated by Minnesota with a score of 73-64. The Hoosiers collected 17 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 22. They committed 7 turnovers while racking up 7 steals. Minnesota incurred 18 fouls, leading to 20 free-throw attempts for Indiana, where they converted 12 for a rate of 60.0%. From three-point territory, the Hoosiers made 8 of 27 shots (29.6%) and ended the game shooting 22 for 55 from the field (40.0%). Defensively, Indiana allowed Minnesota to achieve 23 field goals out of 47 attempts, translating to a shooting rate of 48.9%. Minnesota also shot 38.1% from beyond the arc with 8 of 21 attempts and went 19 of 27 at the charity stripe (70.4%). In terms of rebounding, Indiana let Minnesota collect 36 boards (8 offensive).
Tayton Conerway was a standout player for the Hoosiers, shooting 6 of 11 (54.5%) and collecting 2 rebounds. He scored 18 points in just 23 minutes of play and assisted on 2 occasions.
With a pristine record of 7-0 this season, the Hoosiers are demonstrating impressive offensive capabilities, shooting 50.4% from the field (ranked 35th in Division 1). They have accumulated a total of 627 points this season, averaging 89.6 points per game while securing 39.3 rebounds. The Hoosiers have excelled in ball distribution, averaging 20.9 assists per game (4th in Division 1), and they commit 9.7 turnovers on average. Defensively, they are called for 17.3 fouls per contest and maintain a 76.8% free-throw shooting percentage.
The Indiana defense limits opponents to 29.5% shooting from three-point range (36 of 122) and allows 73.3% free-throw shooting. They give up an average of 9.0 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, ranking 7th and 80th respectively in these defensive metrics. Indiana is 11th in D-1 for points allowed per game (62.4) and forces 13.4 turnovers per game while limiting opponents to a 36.2% field goal shooting percentage (9th in the country).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Indiana
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