UConn vs. Indiana odds, picks and predictions

The No. 4 UConn Huskies (3-0) battle the Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) at Madison Square Garden in New York City Sunday. Tip is set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the UConn vs. Indiana odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

UConn, the No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, is coming off an 87-53 win Tuesday over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, although the Huskies failed to cover as a 45-point favorite. They are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) with each spread closing at +25 or more. UConn is led by F Alex Karaban, who is averaging 17 points per game.

Indiana beat Wright State 89-80 Thursday, but did not cover as a 15-point home favorite. The Hoosiers are 0-3 ATS with each spread closing at +14 or higher. They have only played at home so far this season. They are 1-1-1 O/U and led by C Kel’el Ware, who is averaging 18.3 points and shooting 74.1% from the field.

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UConn vs. Indiana odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:02 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): UConn -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | Indiana +590 (bet $100 to win $590)
• Against the spread (ATS): UConn -12.5 (-110) | Indiana +12.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

UConn vs. Indiana picks and predictions

Prediction

UConn 82, Indiana 72

Moneyline

PASS.

UConn has beaten up opponents while Indiana has skirted by. Expect the Huskies to come out on top here.

Against the spread

LEAN INDIANA +12.5 (-110).

The Hoosiers haven’t covered, but they have been winning. A team like Wright State may not seem like a great win, but it has been a contender in the Horizon for several seasons. Indiana’s top-4 scoring options are all shooting 50% or better.

While it might not have the resume quite yet that UConn has, it has the athletes and coaching to hang within a dozen. Also, UConn has yet to be challenged and could struggle against a quality side here.

Given UConn’s schedule so far and Indiana’s efficiency, take INDIANA +12.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

BET OVER 145.5 (-115).

Two players for Indiana average 15 or more points per game, and they both have shot 58% or higher from the field. The Hoosiers’ efficiency should help them to score often, and they have scored at least 69 in all 3 games. Indiana is 1-1-1 O/U this season.

UConn is 2-1 O/U and has scored 87 or more in each of its 3 games. Its top 6 scoring options have all shot 50% or better from the field with Karaban knocking down 65.4% of his attempts. Expect both high-efficiency offenses to showcase their strengths.

Take OVER 145.5 (-115).

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