Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats 2/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The #14 Indiana Hoosiers will go against the Northwestern Wildcats in NCAAB action in Welsh-Ryan Arena, IL, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET.
The Hoosiers played like one of the top Big Ten teams in recent weeks after another sluggish start to the Big Ten season. As was already said, they won eight of their past nine games overall and three in a row coming into this one.
There is something to be said for winning tight matches, even though the wins for this team did not come easily; the last three were all by a single digit.
Despite their recent success, the Hoosiers still have a losing record this season in genuine away games, and they already lost to Northwestern this year.
Although it will be difficult for this group to succeed in this, they still have revenge on their minds, therefore this is a fantastic opportunity for them to keep expanding their résumé.
Although Indiana is known for its strong defense, lately, the offense took the lead. They are sixth in field goal percentage and score 64th overall.
They are ranked 19th nationally in three-point percentage, which is even more impressive and should help them against Northwestern, a club that had trouble defending on the perimeter.
They are still strong defensively and will be optimistic about their prospects against a Northwestern team that is having trouble scoring.
As long as Trayce Jackson-Davis avoids picking any fouls, Indiana will enjoy their chances of winning on the road on Wednesday. He averages 20.2 points per game and 11.3 rebounds per game.
- The Indiana Hoosiers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of Indiana’s last 9 matches.
- The Indiana Hoosiers are 8-1 SU in their previous 9 meetings.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats Predictions 2/15/2023
Similar to their rival in this match, Northwestern is still on a high after their previous decisive victory against Purdue.
With three straight victories of their own, this club is riding a wave of momentum and confidence as they advance in the Big Ten standings.
After defeating Purdue, the Wildcats are almost guaranteed a return trip to the NCAA Tournament after a few years away. They only lost twice in their last eight matches.
They are more confident going into this game because Northwestern previously defeated Indiana on the road this year. They can now focus on winning on their home court, where they have an 11-4 record.
The defense of Northwestern will be a tremendous matchup against Indiana’s attack, and it was the defense that carried them in the first encounter.
The Wildcats are ranked 21st in the nation for scoring defense and 30th for field goal percentage defense, but as was already established, their defensive troubles against three-pointers are of concern.
Beyond that, the Wildcats will need to be strong on the defensive glass against an Indiana squad that frequently scores on second chances.
This squad’s straw that stirs the cup is Boo Buie (16.6 ppg, 4.4 apg), and if he can produce another great performance on both ends, he’ll give his team a shot to be in it close to the finish.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Northwestern’s previous 5 meetings.
- The Northwestern Wildcats are 6-2 SU in their previous 8 meetings.
- The total went UNDER in 12 of Northwestern’s last 18 matches against Indiana.
#14 Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #14 Indiana Hoosiers.
The Hoosiers were playing incredibly well and will be able to exact revenge on Northwestern for their season-opening defeat when they travel for the rematch.
Although Northwestern was able to defeat Purdue the first time around, the Hoosiers will be prepared for what the Wildcats will throw at them defensively.
Jackson-Davis is an unstoppable force in the frontcourt. Although Bouie is still an excellent guard, Indiana will be able to negate his impact in this game because of their own length in the backcourt.
Additionally, Indiana is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games against teams with winning straight-up records, and the away side is also 3-1-1 ATS in the previous five matchups between these two teams, per covers.com.
The #14 Indiana Hoosiers will win to a predicted score of 70-67.
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Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats 2/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, IL
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
TV: BTN
NCAAB Odds: #14 Indiana Hoosiers -1.5
NCAAB Totals: 135