The Indiana Hoosiers are set to play their ninth game in as many weeks on Saturday against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The last few weeks have featured three games that have gone to the wire against Nebraska, Ohio State, and Michigan. After such a tough stretch, the Hoosiers must be dialed in for this matchup against a solid Minnesota team.
As kick-off between the Hoosiers and Golden Gophers draws nearer, let's take a look at the final Indiana vs Minnesota betting odds, as well as a score prediction for this Big Ten clash.
Final Indiana vs Minnesota betting odds in Week 9
Indiana enters this matchup 7-1 and ranked as the No. 4 team in the country in the Week 9 AP Top-25 Poll. On the other side, Minnesota is 5-2 and unranked.
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Despite narrowly escaping Ann Arbor with an overtime win over Michigan last week, professional oddsmakers are expecting a much more polished performance from the Hoosiers in Week 9 against Minnesota.
Via DraftKings Sportsbook, the Hoosiers find themselves as 20.5-point favorites over the Golden Gophers. Oddsmakers are also expecting a low-scoring affair, as the total, or over/under, is listed at 41.5. Here is a closer look at the full Indiana vs Minnesota betting odds:
Moneyline
Minnesota (+850)
Indiana (-1450)
Spread
Minnesota +20.5 (-108)
Indiana -20.5 (-112)
Total
Over 41.5 (-102)
Under 41.5 (-118)
Indiana owns a strong 7-1 record, but the Hoosiers have had trouble covering the spread so far this season. Indiana is just 1-7 against the number. Meanwhile, Minnesota is 5-2 straight up and 5-2 against the spread. The Over is 4-3 for Minnesota, while the Under is 5-3 for Indiana so far this season.
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Indiana vs Minnesota preview and score prediction
The spread in this contest is Indiana -20.5. That is a bit of a surprising number. The Hoosiers have scored 20 points or fewer in three straight games, which makes it tough to expect a high-flying performance. Minnesota is a solid defensive team who is allowing just 20.1 points per game. The Golden Gophers are especially strong at defending the pass, ranking 3rd in the Big Ten by surrendering just 165.1 yards per game through the air.
Indiana has narrowly escaped with several wins this season, and have shown plenty of vulnerabilities over the last few weeks. Specifically, the running game has been unreliable and Josh Hoover hasn't been efficient through the air. He is dealing with a lingering injury, but appears to be good to go for this one.
However, the Hoosiers are now playing their ninth game in nine weeks. That is tough for any team. Add in Indiana's recent offensive woes, and it's tough to expect a blowout. Indiana still has a talent advantage, but don't be surprised if Minnesota hangs around and makes this one interesting. Indiana wins a low-scoring affair by a score of 26-13.
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