Hoosiers Again Set Pace For Thursday’s WBB Betting Preview

Written By Derek Helling on February 16, 2023
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For the second time this week, the second-ranked team in the country will put its prestige on the line against a ranked conference opponent. Indiana vs Michigan isn’t the only ranked matchup taking place on Thursday but it could be the most exciting.

Legal North American sportsbooks are offering betting markets on both of Thursday’s games between top 25 teams. An earlier ACC clash presents the other opportunity for bettors on Thursday.

Indiana vs Michigan details

Here are all the particulars for bettors and fans heading into an important Big Ten meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16.

  • Tip-off – 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Venue – Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN
  • Broadcast – Big Ten Network
  • Streaming – BTN2Go or live TV streaming products that carry the Big Ten Network (Hulu Live, Sling TV, YouTube TV, etc.)
  • Previous matchup – Jan. 23, 2023, at Michigan, 92-83 Hoosiers over Wolverines
  • Team records – Indiana 24-1 (14-1 Big Ten), Michigan 20-5 (10-5 Big Ten)
  • Last games – Indiana: 83-59 win at No. 13 Ohio State on Feb. 13. Michigan: 80-75 win vs Nebraska on Feb. 12
  • Series history – Indiana 47, Michigan 29. Hoosiers have won the past 12 consecutive meetings
  • Notable injuries – None

The lines on Thursday morning

As of 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, four legal Canadian and United States online sportsbooks are offering action on this contest.

SportsbookSpreadTotalMoneyline
BetRivers/PlaySugarHouse SportsbookMichigan +10.5 -115
Indiana -10.5 -115
Over 139.5 -115
Under 139.5 -115
Michigan +295
Indiana -455
Caesars SportsbookMichigan +9.5 -110
Indiana -9.5 -110
Over 141 -110
Under 141 -110
Michigan +425
Indiana -600
DraftKings SportsbookMichigan +8.5 -110
Indiana -8.5 -110
Over 139.5 -110
Under 139.5 -110
Michigan +400
Indiana -500
FanDuel SportsbookMichigan +8.5 -110
Indiana -8.5 -120
Over 139.5 -115
Under 139.5 -115
Michigan +330
Indiana -550

Handicapping Indiana vs Michigan

Indiana seems unstoppable right now having won a dozen games in a row and dispatching ranked Ohio State on the road quite easily its last time out. The Hoosiers’ quest to make their winning streak a baker’s dozen gets help from playing at home Thursday night.

Indiana’s offense averages nearly eight more points in Bloomington than it does on the road. Limiting that production will be crucial for Michigan as the Hoosiers have won 23 of their last 24 outright when they score at least 66 points.

Bettors might want to stay away from the moneyline but consider the spread and total on this contest. Indiana is fourth in the nation in terms of scoring margin, averaging outscoring their opponents by 21.3 points per game. Combined, these two teams average scoring 158.3 points per game.

Other top 25 matchups for Thursday

No. 9 Duke visits No. 11 Virginia Tech for an ACC clash starting at 7 p.m. ET. As of 3 p.m. ET, these are the available lines on that contest among legal North American sportsbooks.

SportsbookSpreadTotalMoneyline
BetRivers/PlaySugarhouse SportsbookDuke +1 -121
Virginia Tech -1 -110
Over 120 -115
Under 120 -115
Duke -115
Virginia Tech -115
Caesars SportsbookDuke +1.5 -110
Virginia Tech -1.5 -110
Over 117.5 -110
Under 117.5 -110
Duke +105
Virginia Tech -125
DraftKings SportsbookDuke +1.5 -110
Virginia Tech -1.5 -110
Over 118.5 -110
Under 118.5 -110
Duke +100
Virginia Tech -120
FanDuel SportsbookDuke +1.5 -110
Virginia Tech -1.5 -120
Over 117.5 -115
Under 117.5 -115
Duke +100
Virginia Tech -130
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Derek Helling is a lead writer for PlayUSA and the manager of BetHer. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa and covers the intersections of sports with business and the law.

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