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The Indiana Hoosiers (11-5) host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-3) in a Big Ten matchup on Friday night. The Hoosiers have dominated the series historically. They are currently on a six-game win streak over Minnesota and have a 106-69 edge overall. Minnesota has been one of the best teams in the nation against the spread this season, going 13-2 ATS. Indiana is just 7-9 ATS but does have a 5-4 ATS mark at Assembly Hall this season. 

Tipoff from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Indiana is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Hoosiers are 4-point favorites in the latest Minnesota vs. Indiana odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 143.5. Before making any Indiana vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions from SportsLine's proven model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 10 of the 2023-24 season on a 105-69 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a fast 12-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns. 

The model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Minnesota. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Now here are the latest betting trends and lines for Minnesota vs. Indiana.

  • Indiana vs. Minnesota spread: Hoosiers -4
  • Indiana vs. Minnesota over/under: 143.5 points
  • Minnesota vs. Indiana money line: Hoosiers -189, Golden Gophers +157
  • MINN: 13-2 ATS this season
  • IND: 7-9 ATS this season 
  • Indiana vs. Minnesota picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Minnesota can cover

The Golden Gophers offense has had plenty of success thus far in the year. They are fifth in the Big Ten in both scoring (78.9 and 3-point percentage (.361) but second in field-goal percentage (.489). Sophomore forward Joshua Ola-Joseph is an athletic scorer who can get into the lane with ease. Ola-Joseph logs 10.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

He's recorded seven straight double-digit scoring outings. On Jan. 4 against Michigan, Ola-Joseph had 12 points and three boards. Freshman Cam Christie is a nice addition to the backcourt. In his last game, the Illinois native had 12 points and four boards. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Indiana can cover

Sophomore forward Malik Reneau brings tremendous energy onto the floor. Reneau uses his frame to create space in the lane for both boards and easy looks around the rim. The Florida native averages a team-high 16.3 points with 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He's scored 20-plus points in three of his last five outings.

Sophomore center Kel'el Ware is a highly-skilled force in the frontcourt. The 7-footer is third in the Big Ten in rebounds (9.3) and seventh in blocks (1.5) with 14.7 points per game. In his last game, Ware finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds. See who to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Indiana vs. Minnesota picks

The model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Minnesota vs. Indiana, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 105-69 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.