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Indiana Hoosiers vs Penn State Lady Lions Betting Preview
Indiana Hoosiers (7-2, 0-1) looks to rebound after back-to-back losses when they host Penn State Lady Lions (8-1) in a Big Ten clash from Bloomington. The Hoosiers dropped their conference opener at Minnesota, while the Nittany Lions enter league play riding momentum from a strong non-conference start.
Line Movement and Odds
- Indiana Hoosiers Spread: -3.5
- Penn State Lady Lions Spread: +3.5
- Total: 148.0
Indiana opened as a slight home favorite despite recent struggles, with totals set near 148 points. See full NCAA Basketball odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Indiana Hoosiers Outlook
Indiana started 7-0 with wins over Marquette and Kansas State but has since lost two straight. Tucker DeVries (17.8 ppg) and Lamar Wilkerson (16.0 ppg) were held in check against Minnesota, combining for just 24 points on 8-of-27 shooting. They bounced back with 38 points versus Louisville, though the Hoosiers still fell 87-78. Coach Darian DeVries praised his team’s effort and toughness, but Indiana must improve perimeter defense after allowing Louisville to hit nearly 42% from three.
Penn State Lady Lions Outlook
Penn State enters at 8-1 following an 87-76 win over Campbell. Kayden Mingo scored 21 points and leads the team at 15.0 ppg, while Freddie Dilione V adds 13.2. The Nittany Lions average 83.1 points per game but have allowed 70-plus points in several outings, a defensive concern highlighted by coach Mike Rhoades. Balanced scoring has carried Penn State, but improved defensive consistency is needed against Big Ten competition.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Indiana’s scoring duo of DeVries and Wilkerson must find efficiency against Penn State’s defense. The Nittany Lions will rely on Mingo and Dilione to generate offense but must tighten up defensively to slow Indiana’s perimeter attack. Rebounding and three-point defense will be pivotal factors.
Injuries / Availability
Indiana: Full roster available.
Penn State: Full roster available.
Betting Trends
- Indiana is 7-2 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten play.
- Penn State is 8-1 overall, opening conference play.
- Indiana won both matchups last season by single digits.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Indiana 76, Penn State 72
- Pick: Indiana -3.5. Home-court edge and scoring duo give the Hoosiers a slight advantage.
- Total: Under 148. Defensive adjustments expected in conference play keep scoring modest.
Expect a competitive Big Ten opener, with Indiana leaning on DeVries and Wilkerson to secure their first league win.
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