Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/1

The Michigan State Spartans will play the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. This Big Ten conference game is set for Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 3:45 PM ET and will be broadcast on CBS. The Spartans are the favorites with a spread of -3.5 and a moneyline of -172, while the Hoosiers have a spread of +3.5 and a moneyline of +139.

Michigan State is ranked #13 and holds a strong season record of 23-5. They have been solid on the road with a 6-3 record. Indiana, on the other hand, has a record of 17-11 with a strong home performance at 14-4. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5, indicating expectations for a competitive game.

Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Michigan State Spartans vs Indiana Hoosiers
  • Venue: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington IN
  • Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Michigan State -3.5 (-110), Indiana +3.5 (-113), Michigan State MoneyLine -172, Indiana MoneyLine +139, Over/Under 144.5

Michigan State Spartans Team Preview

The Michigan State Spartans have been on a strong run lately. They won their last three games, including a close 76-74 victory against Purdue. Carson Cooper stood out in that game with 15 points and six rebounds.

This season, the Spartans have a solid record of 23-5. They are ranked #13 in the AP Poll and have been strong in the Big Ten Conference. Their away record is 6-3, showing they can perform on the road.

On offense, the Spartans average 78.4 points per game. They excel in assists with 18.5 per game, ranking 13th in the nation. However, they struggle with steals, averaging only 5.4 per game, which ranks low at 341st.

Indiana Hoosiers Team Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers have had a rough patch in their recent games. They lost to Northwestern by a score of 72-68, despite shooting 46.0% from the field. Lamar Wilkerson led with 18 points, while Tayton Conerway scored 14 on perfect shooting.

The Hoosiers’ season record stands at 17-11, with a strong home performance of 14-4. Offensively, they average 79.3 points per game and have an effective field goal percentage of 56.1. Defensively, they have struggled with steals and blocks, ranking low in both categories.

In betting trends, Indiana has been inconsistent. They are 0-3 straight up in their last three games and have a 13-15 record against the spread this season. As favorites, they have performed better with a 15-5 record but have struggled as underdogs, going 2-6.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Michigan State is favored by 3.5 points. With their strong rebounding and assist numbers, they have a good chance to cover the spread. Indiana struggles with rebounds, which might give Michigan State an edge. The projected score is Michigan State 78, Indiana 74.

Looking at the over/under, the total is set at 144.5. Both teams average around 79 points per game, and their defenses allow points. This suggests the total could go over. The projected total score is 152, which leans toward the over.