The 2025 Big Ten Tournament is heating up, with the 8-seed Oregon Ducks set to face off against the 9-seed Indiana Hoosiers in the second round on Thursday. The Ducks, ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25, finished the regular season with a 23-8 record, while the Hoosiers are 19-12 overall. This will be Oregon’s first-ever Big Ten Tournament game, while Indiana has never won a conference tournament title.
The game is scheduled for noon ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with Oregon favored by two points. The over/under is set at 141.5 points. The model at SportsLine predicts an Over for the total points, projecting 146 combined points. The Ducks are coming off a victory against Indiana last week, despite not playing their best, and are favored to cover the spread in this matchup.
On the other hand, Indiana enters the tournament playing some of their best basketball of the season, with four wins in their last five games and a strong defensive performance. The Hoosiers have the rest advantage for Thursday’s game and should have the crowd support playing in their home state.
Both teams have shown potential, and it will be an exciting matchup to watch. Fans can catch the game on FuboTV and follow the latest updates and picks on SportsLine. The model has been on a roll with top-rated college basketball picks, making it a reliable source for predicting the outcome of the game.
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