The Northwestern Wildcats (5-8, 0-3 Big 10) will be at Assembly Hall to challenge the Indiana Hoosiers (11-3, 1-2 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Hoosiers fell to the 15th-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 75-59, while the Wildcats were defeated by the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 77-68.
Northwestern had a better turnover percentage (10.9 vs. 13.7) while Indiana held Maryland to an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.9 (below their season average of 36.7). Devonte Green fueled Indiana with 18 points. Meanwhile, Pat Spencer had a solid performance for Northwestern, finishing with 22 points and eight assists.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last matchup, the Wildcats won 73-66. The Wildcats’ 7.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hoosiers, who had a rate of 15.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Indiana appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers currently rank 42nd in offensive efficiency, while the Wildcats rank 209th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Wildcats. They rank 301st in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.0 percent, while the Hoosiers are 38th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 76.3 percent).
Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Northwestern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Indiana ranks 40th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Northwestern ranks 201st (34.4).
- The Wildcats rank 209th in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while the Hoosiers rank 264th (17.2).
- The Hoosiers rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Wildcats rank 172nd (2.3).
- Indiana ranks 119th in assists per game (13.5) while Northwestern ranks 210th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (10.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Northwestern has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
