Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall Saturday as the Indiana Hoosiers look to beat the odds vs the Northwestern Wildcats in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northwestern Wildcats opened as 8.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Northwestern Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Northwestern Wildcats have watched them go 15-5 and 10-8-2 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Indiana Hoosiers are at 16-3 and 10-9 ATS. In totals betting, the Indiana Hoosiers are 9-10, while the Northwestern Wildcats have a 8-11-1 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Indiana Hoosiers rated this week at No. 6 and the Northwestern Wildcats sitting at No. 82.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Indiana's No. 86-rated squad against Northwestern's No. 79-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Indiana rates No. 7 in the country with 10.42 per game, while their foes tonight, the Northwestern Wildcats rank No. 47 nationally with 8.55 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wildcats got 13 points from Aaron Falzon, but it was Maryland that prevailed in a 62-56 final on Tuesday at Xfinity Center.
The Hoosiers blew out Illinois on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 103-69 win at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall.
Next Betting Matchups
Northwestern home to Michigan State, Thursday, January 28th
Indiana at Wisconsin, Tuesday, January 26th