Northwestern vs Indiana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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Indiana head coach Mike Woodson directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Indiana (11-12) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (12-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Northwestern / Indiana TV channel: FS1

The Northwestern Wildcats (12-11) visit Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall to take on the Indiana Hoosiers (11-12) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Bloomington, IN.

Indiana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Northwestern vs. Indiana Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Indiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+2.5 -110O 138.5 -110+115
Indiana -2.5 -110U 138.5 -110-135

Northwestern vs Indiana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Indiana will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Indiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 56.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+6.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+0.50 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.36% ROI).

  • 14-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.75 Units / 14.19% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Over for +5.1 Units / 18.55% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Under for -7.5 Units / -27.27% ROI

Indiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Indiana has a 11-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -4.17% ROI).

  • 12-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units / 4.62% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 12-12 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (373 assists/ 211 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (540 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (211 turnovers/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (373 assists/ 211 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Indiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana has made 5.1 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Indiana has made 5.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Indiana is shooting 48% (1,605/3,326) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Indiana is shooting 50% (796/1,593) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Northwestern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northwestern has 176 steals this season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,406 points/1,044 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Indiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana has averaged 5.5 steals per game (126 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Indiana has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,541 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Indiana has averaged 5.5 steals per game (126 steals/23 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Indiana has averaged 6.1 steals per game (239 steals/39 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4


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