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Indiana vs Alabama A&M Week 1 Betting Preview
Indiana opens the Darian DeVries era at home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. ET inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The matchup airs on BTN as the Hoosiers welcome Alabama A&M, now led by Donte’ Jackson, who brought seven transfers from Grambling.
The Hoosiers showed their spacing and pace in a 107-46 exhibition win over Marian, hitting 15 of 30 from three and dishing 27 assists. Tucker DeVries led the effort with 23 points. Alabama A&M counters with senior guard Kintavious Dozier, a first-team All-SWAC pick who scored 21 in a preseason victory.
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Line Movement and Odds
As of early week, most sportsbooks had not posted official lines for Indiana vs Alabama A&M. The Hoosiers are expected to open as significant favorites with a total likely in the mid-140s.
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Matchup Breakdown
Indiana outlook: Expect five-out spacing, high-assist offense, and quick tempo under DeVries. Senior guard Tayton Conerway runs point, while wings Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries supply perimeter scoring. Reed Bailey adds a stretch-five threat, and Florida transfer Sam Alexis anchors the rotation depth.
Alabama A&M outlook: Jackson’s system carries over defensive grit from Grambling. Dozier leads a veteran backcourt aiming to limit transition and force longer possessions. The Bulldogs rely on half-court structure and discipline to stay within range.
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Injuries and Conditions
Indiana
- G Nick Dorn (foot) – doubtful to play.
- G Jason Drake (toe) – out for opener.
- G Aleksa Ristic (ankle) – sidelined several weeks.
Alabama A&M
- No reported injuries entering game week.
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This is an indoor venue, so weather will not impact play.
Best Bets and Prediction
ATS trend: Alabama A&M struggled on the road last year, while Indiana projects to push early tempo in front of the home crowd. The first-half number should be the cleaner angle.
Projected score: Indiana 86, Alabama A&M 60
Best bet: Indiana 1H spread
Secondary lean: Game total over if posted below 145
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