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Indiana at Northwestern: Prediction, Odds, Expert Pick

Published Oct. 4, 2024 3:27 p.m. ET

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
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Indiana vs Northwestern Betting Information updated as of October 4, 2024, 2:47 p.m. ET.
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.

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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