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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