Hoosiers Again Set Pace For Thursday’s WBB Betting Preview

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.

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.