The Indiana Hoosiers (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (11-5, 2-3) at the Bryce Jordan Center Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Indiana vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Despite scoring at an 80.5-point clip this season, Indiana has been unable to win in recent games. After a 91-89 loss to Iowa, the Hoosiers lost their 2nd straight on Sunday against Northwestern 84-83, failing to cover as a 6.5-point favorite. The Hoosiers have struggled with injuries, the latest being F Race Thompson.
Penn State, a far different team at home with a 9-2 mark, is also on a 2-game losing streak, which started with a 79-69 loss to Michigan on the road and continued Sunday with a 76-63 loss to No. 3 Purdue as 5.5-point underdogs.
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Indiana at Penn State odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Indiana +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Penn State -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Indiana +2.5 (-115) | Penn State -2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Indiana at Penn State picks and predictions
Prediction
Penn State 75, Indiana 71
Moneyline
PASS.
Penn State (-140) is a solid play. But I still like the spread just a bit better. If you are making a parlay, this number is alright.
Against the spread
PENN STATE -2.5 (-105) would be my play here.
As more money comes in on Indiana, this number might get to -2 which would be even better.
Indiana is riddled with injuries and the defense has not been able to hold up in recent games against Northwestern and Iowa. The same will be said again here in a road game against the Nittany Lions.
Over/Under
OVER 142.5 (-105) will be the way to go here.
Penn State has struggled to score in its last 2 games against Michigan and Purdue. But Indiana and its limited roster will provide far less of a challenge around the basket. This will force the Hoosiers to attempt to keep up and this will increase the pace of play in this one. The 142.5 is a number giving the Indiana defense the benefit of the doubt. I do not do this, and the game should easily go Over.
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