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The Indiana Hoosiers (7-2) host the Merrimack Warriors (4-7) on a Sunday afternoon contest. Indiana has dropped two of its last three games, including a loss to Wisconsin 64-59 on Dec. 8 in its last game. The Warriors will look to snap their four-game skid. Merrimack was blown out 80-55 against No. 5 Gonzaga.

Tip-off is at 12 p.m. ET from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana is a 20-point favorite, while the over-under or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 124.5 in the latest Merrimack vs. Indiana odds. Before locking in any Indiana vs. Merrimack picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past five-plus years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of over $2,200 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Merrimack and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Indiana vs. Merrimack:

  • Merrimack vs. Indiana spread: Indiana -20
  • Merrimack vs. Indiana over-under: 124.5 points
  • IU: Hoosiers are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games
  • MRMK: Under is 23-5 in Warriors last 28 road games

Why Indiana can cover

Junior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis is one of the top players in the Big Ten. He is fourth in the conference in scoring (19.7) and first in blocks per game (3.4). Jackson-Davis is also averaging 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting 62 percent from the floor. The Indiana native has registered three double-doubles on the year so far.

In the double-overtime loss to Syracuse, Jackson-Davis played outstandingly as he had 31 points, 16 rebounds, and three blocks. Jackson-Davis shot 11-for-16 from the floor and 9-for-14 from the free-throw line. In the game prior against Marshall, Jackson-Davis logged a season-high 43 points, five rebounds, four assists, and five blocks. He has recorded at least two blocks in eight games this season, including a season-high seven blocks in the win against Northern Illinois.

Why Merrimack can cover

Junior forward Jordan Minor is averaging 14.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 2.4 blocks. Minor has recorded three straight double-doubles this season. The Massachusetts native also logged six consecutive double-digit scoring performances. His best outing during that stretch came in the win against Hartford as Minor had 25 points, 12 rebounds and shot 8-for-11 from the field.

Senior guard Mikey Watkins is averaging 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.3 steals. Watkins has scored in double figures in seven games this year. The New Jersey native has also swiped away at least two steals in six games, including a season-high six against Emerson.

How to make Merrimack vs. Indiana picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 128 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Indiana vs. Merrimack? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.