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Northwestern vs. Indiana prediction: Why Indiana is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northwestern vs Indiana predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Indiana and Northwestern will meet in men's college basketball action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, with tipoff at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Indiana as the most likely winner of the Northwestern vs. Indiana game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northwestern vs. Indiana prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northwestern and Indiana 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Indiana an 80% chance of beating Northwestern. Our predicted final score has Indiana winning 78-69.
According to our model, Indiana (-8.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Northwestern vs. Indiana odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northwestern | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-125) | -8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +350 | -345 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northwestern vs. Indiana picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Indiana -8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Indiana | -345 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Indiana to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Northwestern vs. Indiana game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Indiana and Northwestern at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northwestern vs. Indiana
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Conclusion
We predict Indiana, with an 80% win probability, will likely beat Northwestern on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northwestern vs. Indiana insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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