The Northwestern Wildcats go for a fourth straight win – and second straight upset victory – when they host the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers in a key Big Ten contest on Wednesday night. Northwestern is coming off its first-ever win over a No. 1 team in the country, knocking off Purdue on Sunday. Wildcats are tied with the Hoosiers for second place in the Big Ten college basketball standings, 2.5 games behind the Boilermakers.
Indiana has also won three in a row, including a road win over Michigan on Saturday, and along with the Wildcats, is just a game ahead of a four-way tie for fourth in the conference. This should be one of the better NCAA basketball games today. So, let’s take a closer look at Indiana vs Northwestern betting and determine some wagers to make.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Odds
Despite Northwestern’s big home win on Sunday, the NCAAB odds are favoring the visiting Hoosiers for this contest by two points. If you’re making a point-spread bet as part of your NCAAB picks, you’ll get -110 odds on either side of this wager.
On the moneyline for Indiana vs Northwestern betting, the Hoosiers are listed at -125 to get the outright win, while the Wildcats are +105 to pull the upset. The over/under for the game has been set at 134½ points, with -110 odds on either side of the wager.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Information
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Location of the Game: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 9:00 PM ET
How to Watch: Big Ten Network
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Analysis
Indiana Hoosiers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Hoosiers have been on a roll of late, winning three straight, and eight of nine, but they’ve had some nail-biters among those victories. The team’s last three wins were each by six points or less, including a one-point win over Michigan on Saturday.
Any look at the Indiana Hoosiers stats begins with All-American forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, who has been on a tear. Jackson-Davis has been showing why he’s one of the most-feared college basketball players to face, averaging 20.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 blocks per game. Over the last seven games, Jackson-Davis has recorded six double-doubles and averaged 24.4 points, 15.1 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per contest.
Freshman guard, Jalen Hood-Schifino’s development has helped the Hoosiers become one of the top March Madness picks, as he leads Indiana with 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He’s also the only other double-digit scorer for Indiana, averaging 12.6 points and shooting 39.2% from 3-point range.
Indiana Hoosiers Key Injuries
The Indiana portion of the college basketball injury report has had some key pieces to their puzzle on it of late. Guard Xavier Johnson has been out since mid-December with a foot injury that is expected to keep him out until later this month.
Forward Race Thompson hasn’t played in a week due to a knee injury, and he’s listed as questionable for this game.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends to Know
- Indiana is 7-1 against the spread in its last eight games when facing a team with a winning record.
- The under is 3-0-1 in the Hoosiers’ last four road games.
- The road team is 3-1-1 against the spread in the last five meetings between Indiana and Northwestern.
Northwestern Wildcats Performance Recap and Analysis
The current Northwestern Wildcats standings of being in second place in the Big Ten is not a common occurrence. Northwestern has only made the NCAA Tournament once, in 2017, but it seems a shoo-in to be one of the March Madness picks this season based on its outstanding performance in league play.
Senior guard Boo Buie has been leading the way for the Wildcats, averaging 16.6 points and 4.4 assists per contest. Buie had 26 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks in the upset of No. 1 Purdue on Sunday.
Senior guard Chase Audige is also a major presence on both ends of the floor, averaging 15.1 points and 3.0 assists offensively and recording 2.5 steals per game on the defensive end. Audige had 19 points, eight assists, and six steals in the Wildcats’ win on the road against Indiana in early January.
Northwestern Wildcats Key Injuries
The Wildcats don’t have any injuries to their core rotation, though guard Julian Roper II, who averages 21.5 minutes and 4.4 points per game, is questionable due to an ankle injury. The sophomore hasn’t played since a loss to Michigan on February 2.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Trends to Know
- Northwestern is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games after an against-the-spread win.
- The under is 16-6 in the Wildcats’ last 22 home games.
- The underdog is 3-1-1 against the spread in the last five matchups between these schools.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks
Moneyline:
Both of these NCAA basketball teams are playing at a high level of late, and they have a lot to play for in this one. Northwestern got the win in the first matchup on the road, so the Hoosiers aren’t going to take the Wildcats lightly. Look for a big game from Jackson-Davis to lead Indiana to the road win.
Spread:
The point spread isn’t much, so you’re basically picking a winner unless you think Northwestern will only lose by one point. This game will be tight, but we like the Hoosiers to cover the spread in getting the victory.
Over/Under Total:
This is going to be one of the more contested games on the NCAAB scheduled for Wednesday, so any Indiana vs Northwestern betting needs to reflect that. Both teams are solid on the defensive end, so we like this game to be under the 134½-point mark.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats Score Predictions
Big Ten Pick: Indiana Hoosiers 68, Northwestern Wildcats 62
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