At the onset of the 2019-20 college basketball regular season, Michigan faced plenty of questions. Former head coach Joh Beilein unexpectedly departed for the NBA. After leading the Maize and Blue to their most successful era in history. Juwan Howard of “Fab Five” fame was hired as a replacement. Of great concern was that Howard had only coached as an NBA assistant. But Howard and Michigan have exceeded College Basketball betting expectations. Indiana has also had some big moments this year. Balanced against that is how the brutal Big Ten schedule has bitten both teams throughout the season.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 16, 2020, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Indiana vs. Michigan TV Coverage: | CBS |
| College Basketball Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines Overview
Late on the Wolverines have covered three of their last four sports betting matchups. Michigan stands at 14-9 straight up, 11-11-1 vs. the line and 12-11 over the total. UM ranks 76th in the country for scoring offense and 168th for points allowed. In turn, the Maize and Blue have gone under the total in four of their last six games.
Indiana is 15-8 straight up, 10-13 against the spread, and 11-12 under the number. Correlate the Hoosiers have dropped seven of their last 10 on the board. Seven of their last 10 games have gone under the total. Overall IU ranks 145th for scoring offense and 110th for points allowed.
Key Hoosiers: F Trayce Jackson Davis (13.8 PTS, 7.9 REB, 1.3 AST, 59.6 FGPCT, 71.2 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT), F Justin Smith (11.3 PTS, 5.4 REB, 0.9 AST, 50.5 FGPCT, 65.4 FTPCT, 28.1 3PPCT), G Devonte Green (10.2 PTS, 2.7 REB, 2.2 AST, 38.5 FGPCT, 69.6 FTPCT, 35.4 3PPCT)
Key Wolverines: F Isaiah Livers (13.1 PTS, 3.4 REB, 1.0 AST, 50.0 FGPCT, 91.7 FTPCT, 49.2 3PPCT), C Jon Teske (12.0 PTS, 7.6 REB, 1.1 AST, 50.7 FGPCT, 70.1 FTPCT, 25.9 3PPCT), G Zavier Simpson (12.9 PTS, 4.4 REB, 8.2 AST, 46.6 FGPCT, 62.5 FTPCT, 35.7 3PPCT)
Indiana and Michigan Against the Spread
The Hoosiers are:
- 6-13 against the spread in their last 19 away games
- 1-4 under the total on the road
- 2-4 vs. the odds in their last six games as a dog
- 1-7 under the total when getting points
- 0-3 in their last three trips to Michigan
- 3-4 under the total in their last seven games at Crisler Center
The Wolverines are:
- 6-4 against the spread in their last 10 games at Crisler Center
- 2-5 under the total on their home court
- 8-3 vs. the odds when laying points
- 2-6 under then total as a favorite
- 7-1 on the board head to head against the Hoosiers
- 2-5 under the total in their last seven games vs. Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines College Basketball Betting Picks
In this situation, home court looms large as a College Basketball betting advantage. As mentioned earlier Indiana has been a poor value in all pertinent categories for this matchup. Michigan’s home win last week over Michigan State demonstrates how dangerous they are. Furthermore, Indiana has been fading hard and fast.
Indiana vs. Michigan College Basketball Betting Pick: Michigan Wolverines
Indiana vs. Michigan College Basketball Betting Score Prediction: Michigan 79, Indiana 68