The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (0-1) travel to Bloomington to battle the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) Thursday at 8:30 (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bethune-Cookman vs. Indiana odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Hoosiers play their second game of the season after covering as 22-point favorites in an 88-53 victory over Morehead State Monday. They went 21-14 last season, including 1-1 in the NCAA Tournament, in coach Mike Woodson’s 1st season.
Bethune-Cookman comes into this matchup after losing its 1st game of the season 89-58 to Iowa Monday. Bethune-Cookman didn’t cover as a 28.5-point underdog. Much different should not be expected in this game for the Wildcats.
Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+
Bethune-Cookman at Indiana odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:22 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bethune-Cookman +1500 (bet $100 to win $1500) | Indiana -10000 (bet $10000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bethune-Cookman +31.5 (-105) | Indiana -31.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
Claim your risk-free bet up to $350. Catch the excitement and start betting with Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Bet now!
Bethune-Cookman at Indiana picks and predictions
Prediction
Indiana 90, Bethune-Cookman 65
Moneyline
PASS.
Neither side is worth a play on the ML.
Against the spread
LEAN INDIANA -31.5 (-105).
This is not a strong play, but Indiana is the better team and will control the pace at home.
Bethune-Cookman just scored 58 against Iowa and it will score about the same here. This means Indiana will need to reach 90, which it can, but it’s not a sure thing.
Over/Under
BET OVER 140.5 (-108).
As mentioned, I think the Wildcats will get to 60. Or at least close. I also feel that Indiana will get to 90. This leads me to OVER 140.5 (-108) being my FAVORITE PLAY.
Indiana will control the pace and the game will hit the Over much like the Hoosiers’ 1st game against Morehead State — a game which had an O/U line of 138.5 and finished at 141 as IU allowed just 53 points.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Want action on this basketball game or any other sports contest? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Dominick Petrillo on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group:
Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC / Wisconsin / College Football News
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1667]