Indiana at Northwestern: Prediction, Odds, Expert Pick
The No. 23 Indiana Hoosiers (5-0) will test their 23rd-ranked running game against the Northwestern Wildcats (2-2), who have the No. 95 rush defense in college football, on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The Hoosiers are heavily favored by 13.5 points in the contest. The over/under is set at 41.5 points for the outing.
Last time out, the Hoosiers defeated the Maryland Terrapins, with 42-28 being the final score. In their last game, the Wildcats lost versus the Washington Huskies, 24-5.
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Indiana vs. Northwestern Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lanny and Sharon Martin Athletics Facility in Evanston, Illinois
- TV: BTN
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | -13.5 (-113) | -595 | +422 | 41.5 | -109 | -111 |
Indiana vs. Northwestern Prediction
- Pick ATS: Indiana (-13.5)
- Pick OU: Over (41.5)
- Prediction: Indiana 34, Northwestern 11
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
Learn more about the Indiana Hoosiers vs. the Northwestern Wildcats game on FOX Sports!
Pick by FOX Sports Betting Analyst Chris Fallica:
The Northwestern offense is a brutal watch, but my guy Sammy P says to watch out for the wind off Lake Michigan this week. It's supposed to pick up quite a bit. That could seriously hinder the Hoosiers' passing game at this makeshift stadium, which offers no protection from the elements.
PICK: Under 42 points scored by both teams combined
Indiana vs. Northwestern Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Hoosiers 28, Wildcats 14.
- The Hoosiers have an 85.6% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Wildcats have a 19.2% implied probability.
- Indiana has compiled a 4-1-0 ATS record so far this year.
- Northwestern has won one game against the spread this year.
Indiana vs. Northwestern: 2024 Stats Comparison
| Indiana | Northwestern | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 48.8 (2) | 17.3 (128) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 13 (19) | 15.8 (16) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 4 (32) | 6 (64) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 7 (42) | 6 (60) |
Indiana 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kurtis Rourke | QB | 1,372 YDS (73.2%) / 11 TD / 2 INT 46 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 9.2 RUSH YPG |
| Justice Ellison | RB | 341 YDS / 5 TD / 68.2 YPG / 6.8 YPC |
| Ty Son Lawton | RB | 277 YDS / 6 TD / 55.4 YPG / 4.8 YPC |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 16 REC / 328 YDS / 3 TD / 65.6 YPG |
| Aiden Fisher | LB | 39 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Mikail Kamara | DL | 15 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Amare Ferrell | DB | 13 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT |
| James Carpenter | DL | 7 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
Northwestern 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Porter | RB | 233 YDS / 3 TD / 58.3 YPG / 5.3 YPC |
| A.J. Henning | WR | 25 REC / 229 YDS / 1 TD / 57.3 YPG |
| Jack Lausch | QB | 280 YDS (48.3%) / 2 TD / 2 INT 83 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 20.8 RUSH YPG |
| Michael Wright | QB | 356 YDS (58.2%) / 0 TD / 1 INT 82 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 20.5 RUSH YPG |
| Xander Mueller | LB | 19 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Devin Turner | DB | 15 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Theran Johnson | DB | 15 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Mac Uihlein | LB | 10 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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