The Indiana Hoosiers (18-12) and the Michigan Wolverines (17-13) square off in the second round of the 2022 Big Ten Tournament on Thursday morning. Indiana rolls into this game struggling, going 3-7 in its last 10 games. On the flip side, Michigan went 6-4 in its last 10 games of the regular season. The winner of this 8-9 contest advances to play No. 1 Illinois, who beat both teams during the regular season.
Tipoff is at 11:30 a.m. ET. The latest Michigan vs. Indiana odds from Caesars Sportsbook list the Wolverines as three-point favorites. The over-under for total points is set at 136.5. Before locking in any Indiana vs. Michigan picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer simulation model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Michigan and revealed its coveted picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see all of the model’s college basketball picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Michigan vs. Indiana:
- Indiana vs. Michigan spread: Wolverines -3
- Indiana vs. Michigan over-under: 136.5 points
- Indiana vs. Michigan money line: Wolverines -150, Hoosiers +130
- IND: Hoosiers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven neutral site games
- MICH: Under is 4-1 in Wolverines’ last five neutral site games
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Why Michigan can cover
Senior guard Eli Brooks is averaging 12.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Brooks has been a constant threat on the offensive end over his past 10 games. He’s logged eight double-digit scoring outings over that stretch. The Pennsylvania native is also a steady 3-point shooter. He is connecting on 39 percent of his attempts from deep. Brooks has nine games with at least three 3-pointers made.
On Mar. 3 against No. 24 Iowa, he finished with 17 points, three rebounds and shot 3-for-7 from beyond the arc. Senior guard DeVante’ Jones is putting up 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists. The Louisiana native has flashed his ability to impact the game in many different ways. Jones can rise up on the glass but also finds the open man. On Feb. 27 against No. 15 Illinois, Jones had 25 points, three rebounds, 10 assists and two steals.
Why Indiana can cover
Junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis is leading the way for the Hoosiers. He averages a team-high 17.4 points per game. Jackson-Davis is also fifth in the Big Ten in rebounds (8.2) and second in blocks (2.4). The Indiana native uses his length to consistently alter and block shots. He’s logged at least three blocks in 12 games. In the regular-season matchup against Michigan, Jackson-Davis had 17 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.
Redshirt senior forward Race Thompson adds more size in the frontcourt for Indiana. Thompson is putting up 11.8 points, 7.7 rebounds while shooting 55 percent from the field. The Minnesota native has grabbed at least 10 rebounds in nine games. Over his past 10 contests, Thompson has scored in double figures in eight of those matchups. In the Feb. 24 win over Maryland, he finished with 19 points and nine boards.
How to make Indiana vs. Michigan picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 139 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Michigan vs. Indiana pick at SportsLine.
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