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Penn State Nittany Lions Favored to Win Against Indiana Hoosiers in Big Ten Matchup

The Indiana Hoosiers will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten matchup on Sunday afternoon. The Hoosiers are coming off a home win against Rutgers, while the Lions are coming off a home win against Northwestern. Penn State had a winning record against Indiana last season with a 2-1 record. Currently, Penn State is favored to win with a -6 point spread that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hoosiers +198 | Nittany Lions -245
• Spread: Hoosiers +6 (-110) | Nittany Lions -6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 157 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 71%.

Indiana vs Penn St. Stats

Indiana Hoosiers

The Indiana Hoosiers are looking to continue their winning streak, having won five of their past six games. They recently beat Rutgers and Winthrop and are ranked 56th in DI by Ken Pomeroy. The Hoosiers have a strong offense, averaging 79.08 points per game and shooting 48.93% from the field. Defensively, they allow an average of 70.33 points per game and have a 41.70% field goal percentage. Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, Oumar Ballo, and Myles Rice are key players to watch. If you need help with college basketball betting, consider our top NCAAB handicappers.

Penn St. Nittany Lions Analysis

The Penn State Nittany Lions are seeking their fifth consecutive win after dropping a game against Clemson in November. They recently beat Purdue in their conference opener but suffered a narrow loss to Rutgers on the road. The team narrowly missed covering the spread in their recent win against Northwestern. Ace Baldwin Jr. and Yanic Konan-Niederhauser have been standout players, while Zach Hicks and Puff Johnson have had varying performances in recent games. Penn State is ranked 38th in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and excels at home with a 9-0 record, averaging 88 points per game on offense and allowing only 68 points on defense. The team has a power ranking of 29 and is ranked 6th in offense, shooting well from the field and the free-throw line. Overall, the Nittany Lions have a solid record of 12-2 and are worth watching in upcoming games.

Indiana Hoosiers Outperform Penn State Nittany Lions in Recent Stretch of Games

The Indiana Hoosiers have demonstrated strong performance recently, winning two out of three Big Ten games and achieving a 4-0 record in their past four games against major conference opponents. In contrast, the Penn State Nittany Lions have secured victories but have faced a less challenging schedule. Indiana is ranked 115th in strength of schedule, while Penn State is ranked 315th. Defensively, Indiana outperforms Penn State, allowing 99.2 points per 100 possessions, compared to 98.9 points per 100 by the Nittany Lions. Penn State has faced setbacks against Clemson and Rutgers and has shown defensive vulnerabilities, allowing 80 points against Rutgers and Northwestern. Additionally, Penn State has only successfully covered the point spread once in their last five games.

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