The Indiana Hoosiers (14-5) travel to face off against the Northwestern Wildcats (11-7) on Wednesday, January 22nd. This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston and televised on BTN. Indiana is coming off a win in their previous game, while Northwestern is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Michigan. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats
The Hoosiers Are Coming Off A Win
Indiana Hoosiers Recent Game/Games
The Hoosiers improved to 14-5 after a narrow 77-76 win over Ohio State on Friday. Indiana, who went into the game as +8 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Indiana trailed 35-29 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 42 points in the second half while holding Ohio State to 36. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.
The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win
Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games
The Wildcats dropped to 11-7 on the season after an 80-76 loss to Michigan on Sunday. Despite being +9 underdogs, Northwestern kept the game close, covering the spread.
Northwestern led 35-30 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 41. The total points for the game exceeded the 147.5 O/U line.
Hoosiers Offense Breakdown
Indiana put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, and they hit 73.9% of their free throws, going 17-for-23 from the line.
Luke Goode led the way with 23 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three, while John Mobley Jr. added 22 points, connecting on 5-of-11 from deep. Oumar Ballo contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field.
Wildcats Offense Breakdown
In their last game, Northwestern put up 76 points, shooting 39.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They hit 31.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 22 attempts, and went 23/31 from the free-throw line, shooting 74.2%.
Vladislav Goldin led the way with 31 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field and 50% from three. Jalen Leach added 19 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep, while also dishing out 5 assists.
Hoosiers Team Defense
Indiana’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 28 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, Indiana allowed 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 8 of 23 shots, good for 34%. Indiana also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 80%. The Hoosiers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Wildcats Team Defense
Indiana’s defense gave up 76 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Indiana’s defense saw the other team hit 8 of 23 threes, a 34% success rate. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 80%. Indiana gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Hoosiers vs Wildcats Trends
- Across their last three road contests, Indiana has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 71 points per game.
- Northwestern has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 72 points per game while allowing 76. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- The last three games that Indiana was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The Wildcats have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
Hoosiers vs Wildcats Prediction
We’re putting our money on the Wildcats to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Wildcats at -5.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 140.5 and our model has the Hoosiers and Wildcats finishing with a combined 146 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 22, 2025 Indiana Hoosiers, Northwestern Wildcats