The 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (14-4, 6-1 Big 10) will be at Assembly Hall to challenge the Indiana Hoosiers (14-4, 4-3 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Michigan State Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Hoosiers defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 82-74, while the Spartans beat the Wisconsin Badgers 67-55.
The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.3 vs. 22.5) and held the Badgers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.390 (below their season average of 0.506). The Hoosiers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 vs. 18.2) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.496). Indiana was lifted by Trayce Jackson-Davis, who finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Xavier Tillman played a key role for Michigan State with 15 points and nine rebounds.
The Hoosiers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Indiana won 63-62. The Hoosiers’ 10.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Spartans, who had a rate of 21.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Spartans rank 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.3 percent), while Indiana ranks 19th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.2 percent).
Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana Hoosiers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State ranks first in assists per game (19.1) while Indiana ranks 129th (13.2).
- The Hoosiers are 19th in the nation with 30.9 rebounds allowed per game while the Spartans are 53rd with 32.6 rebounds allowed per game.
- The Spartans rank 160th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Hoosiers rank 266th (17.3).
- Indiana ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.7) while Michigan State ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
- The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 8.8 points.
