Northwestern at Indiana

Northwestern is not going to get into a run-and-gun game with Indiana. They like to slow the pace down, averaging 62.4 points per game, splitting the last two games allowing 43 and 54 points, the latter a loss to mighty Michigan State. Northwestern limited the Spartans to 38.5% shooting and a season-low 54 points. This is a sandwich spot for Indiana, 2-2 in the Big 10, off a win over #3 Wisconsin with a showdown against #4 Michigan State on deck. The Hoosiers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. They don't always get up to play weak teams, 1-4 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Northwestern is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings, the Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Indiana, and the underdog is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings when these Big 10 rivals meet. Play Northwestern.