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Indiana vs. Minnesota odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball picks, Jan. 12 predictions by proven model
A Big Ten matchup features the Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-3) going on the road to play the Indiana Hoosiers (11-5) on Friday evening. The Golden Gophers are on a seven-game win streak. On Sunday, they beat Maryland 65-62. Meanwhile, Indiana has lost two of its past three games. On Jan. 9, Rutgers defeated the Hoosiers 66-57.
Tipoff from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Indiana is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Indiana leads the all-time series 106-69. The Hoosiers are 4.5-point favorites in the latest Minnesota vs. Indiana odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 143.5. Before making any Indiana vs. Minnesota picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions from SportsLine’s proven model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 10 of the 2023-24 season on a 105-69 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a fast 12-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on Indiana vs. Minnesota. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Now here are the latest betting trends and lines for Minnesota vs. Indiana.
- Indiana vs. Minnesota spread: Hoosiers -4.5
- Indiana vs. Minnesota over/under: 143.5 points
- Minnesota vs. Indiana money line: Hoosiers -196, Golden Gophers +162
- MINN: 13-1 ATS this season
- IND: 7-9 ATS this season
- Indiana vs. Minnesota picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Minnesota can cover
Junior forward Dawson Garcia is one of the main contributors for the Golden Gophers. The Minnesota native is ninth in the Big Ten in scoring (16.7) and 10th in rebounds (7.6). On Dec. 3 against Ohio State, Garcia dropped a season-high 36 points with 10 boards. That was his third double-double of the year.
Junior guard Mike Mitchell Jr. has been another asset in the backcourt. The California native averages 11.1 points, 2.7 assists and shoots 41% from three. In the Jan. 3 win over Michigan, he tallied 18 points, three assists and made four threes. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Indiana can cover
Sophomore forward Malik Reneau brings tremendous energy onto the floor. Reneau uses his frame to create space in the lane for both boards and easy looks around the rim. The Florida native averages a team-high 16.3 points with 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He’s scored 20-plus points in three of his last five outings.
Sophomore center Kel’el Ware is a highly-skilled force in the frontcourt. The 7-footer is third in the Big Ten in rebounds (9.3) and seventh in blocks (1.5) with 14.7 points per game. In his last game, Ware finished with 13 points and 17 rebounds. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Indiana vs. Minnesota picks
The model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Minnesota vs. Indiana, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 105-69 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.
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‘Foul play’ suspected in death investigation on Indiana-Ohio state line, Wayne County officials say
WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Police are investigating the death of a person who died in the emergency department of Reid Health in Richmond.
Wayne County Coroner Brent Meadows was notified of the death Wednesday evening, according to a media release. Evidence has reportedly indicated that foul play is involved.
Officials believe the incident may have occurred in the area of the Petro Travel Center in New Paris, Ohio, just across the Indiana-Ohio state line.
The coroner’s office said the deceased person has been transported to the Miami Valley Regional Crime Laboratory in Dayton, Ohio, for a forensic autopsy and identification.
The office is still working the locate and identify the victim’s family.
This remains an active investigation.
News 8’s Michaela Springer contributed to this report.
Braden Smith spent four seasons with Purdue basketball proving all the power conference programs who overlooked him missed out.
Now the former Boilermaker point guard has a chance to do the same in the NBA.
Smith, a Westfield native, is headed to the Pacers after Indiana traded for him when the Chicago Bulls selected him with the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to IndyStar.
Smith is Purdue’s third draft pick in five years, joining lottery picks Jaden Ivey and Zach Edey among a group of now 11 NBA draft selections to play at Purdue under Matt Painter.
Here’s a look at Smith’s Purdue career and what he brings to the Pacers.
Before capping a career that includes two Big Ten regular season and two Big Ten Tournament championships, along with helping Purdue end a 44-year Final Four drought, Smith broke former Duke guard Bobby Hurley’s all-time NCAA assists record.
Along the way, Smith took home the 2025 Bob Cousy Award as the nation’s top point guard in a season where he also was the Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time consensus first-team All-American, Smith finished his Purdue career eighth in career points (1,932), third in steals (249) and has the top three assist seasons in school history that helped add to his NCAA record total of 1,103.
Smith’s knock is his 5-foot-10 1/2 height measurement, but that didn’t deter him from being one of college basketball’s top players.
What Smith lacked in height, he made up for in basketball IQ. He’s lethal with a midrange jump shot and showcased an unblockable fadeaway that allowed him to shoot over lengthier defenders. He mastered manipulating defenses while playing with marquee big men the last four seasons.
His role in the NBA likely will be not require him to be the team’s primary playmaker immediately. Smith’s awareness of that fact pushed a more defensive-minded approach in preparation for the next level. At the NBA Draft Combine in May, Smith showed he’s capable of defending elite guards.
Smith is an elite competitor who never showed to shy away from the dirty work, which is something that can help him earn NBA minutes as a rookie while trying to find his footing in an unfamiliar backup role.
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The body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered from Lake Michigan during a multiple-day search near a beach in Michigan City, Indiana.
Officials did not provide further details.
A search has been underway since Monday night after witnesses reported seeing a child wearing red shorts enter the water.
Michigan City police said officers responded to a possible drowning just before 5:40 p.m. on Monday near Washington Park Beach.
Police said the child disappeared underwater just south of the lighthouse and did not resurface.
A search was initiated with dive efforts, a fishing boat, drone technology, and a medical helicopter deployed.
The Michigan City Fire Department said three divers suffered minor injuries during the search and are being treated at Franciscan Health. Fire officials said divers encountered “challenging water conditions” before the search was suspended.
Officials have not identified the body recovered.
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