The Indiana Hoosiers (7-1) host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-2) in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Indiana enters as a 20.5-point favorite according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 40.5 points. The Hoosiers rebounded from their first loss in over a year with an overtime win at Michigan last week, while Minnesota boasts notable victories over Washington, Michigan, and Iowa.
Betting Odds
DraftKings lists Indiana at -1450 on the money line, Minnesota at +850, and the spread at Indiana -20.5. The over is -115, the under -105. SportsLine's projection model, which has gone 68-59 on top-rated college football picks this season, gives Indiana a 68% chance to cover the spread, grading it an 'A' play.
Team Outlook
Indiana's defense ranks second nationally, allowing just 12.0 points per game. However, quarterback Josh Hoover has struggled recently, completing no better than 54.5% of his passes over the last three games, with the offense scoring 20, 15, and 13 points in that span. Coach Curt Cignetti indicated Hoover has been playing injured. Minnesota's defense ranks 34th in points allowed, but its offense sits 84th in scoring. Quarterback Drake Lindsey has thrown six interceptions, with at least one in each of his last five games. The Golden Gophers have yet to face a team of Indiana's caliber, having suffered blowout losses at Purdue and at home to Mississippi State earlier this season.
