Indiana vs. Iowa prediction, odds: 2023 college basketball picks, Feb. 28 best bets by proven model

The Iowa Hawkeyes (18-11) and the No. 15 Indiana Hoosiers (20-9) battle on Tuesday night in a Big Ten showdown. This series dates back to 1909, with Indiana owning a 106-81 advantage over the Hawkeyes. These squads clashed on Jan. 5, with the Hoosiers pulling out a 91-89 win. The Hoosiers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Meanwhile, the Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five Tuesday games.

Tipoff from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Hoosiers are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Iowa vs. Indiana odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 156. Before making any Indiana vs. Iowa picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.  

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Now, the model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Iowa and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Iowa vs. Indiana:

• Iowa vs. Indiana spread: Hoosiers -5.5
• Iowa vs. Indiana over/under: 156 points
• Iowa vs. Indiana money line: Hoosiers -250, Hawkeyes +205
• IND: Hoosiers are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games
• IOWA: Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last five Tuesday games
• Iowa vs. Indiana picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Indiana can cover

Freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has good size (6-foot-6) in the backcourt as a facilitator and defender. Hood-Schifino uses his instincts and awareness to constantly make plays on both ends of the floor. The Pennsylvania native averages 13.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. He exploded for a season-high 35 points with seven boards in his last contest.

Senior forward Miller Kopp is a marksman on the perimeter for the Hoosiers. Kopp is always moving without the ball looking to create clean looks from beyond the arc. The Texas native logs 8.1 points while shooting a team-high 46% from 3-point land. He has scored in double figures in two of his last three games. On Feb. 25, Kopp had 13 points and went 3-of-7 from three.

Why Iowa can cover

Junior forward Kris Murray has a smooth and diverse offensive game. Murray utilizes his jumper to space the floor and keeps defenders on edge. The Iowa native is currently second in the conference in scoring (20.2) and fifth in rebounds (8). In his previous outing, Murray notched 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Senior forward Filip Rebraca has been an efficient and powerful presence in the paint. Rebraca uses his soft touch around the rim to score consistently. The native of Serbia fights to secure rebounds and be a solid rim-protector. Rebraca averages 13.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He's finished with nine double-doubles on the season. On Feb. 25, he supplied 18 points, three rebounds and five assists.

How to make Iowa vs. Indiana picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 152 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 60% of the time. You can get the model's picks at SportsLine.