Indiana vs Michigan Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Michigan Wolverines and the Indiana Hoosiers will meet on Tuesday night in a Big Ten matchup at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines enter Tuesday evening’s contest with a 16–1 win‑loss record, including a 6-1 mark in conference play and a 7-1 record at home. Michigan has posted wins over Oakland, Wake Forest, TCU, Maryland, Rutgers, Middle Tennessee and San Diego State, while losing to the Wisconsin Badgers. More recently, in the Michigan Wolverines 81–71 victory over the Oregon Ducks two days ago, Michigan guard Nimari Burnett tallied 15 points (6 of 10 shooting from the field), 12 rebounds, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block showcasing his ability to lead the Wolverines backcourt.

The Wolverines are averaging 93.1 points (3rd in country) on 51.7 percent shooting from the field (3rd in nation) per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Wolverines are allowing opponents 68.8 points per contest.

Sophomore forward Morez Johnson Jr. is averaging 14 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1 block per game. Junior guard Elliot Cadeau contributes 10 points and 2.9 assists per game, while senior guard Roddy Gayle Jr. adds 9.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. Center Aday Mara provides interior scoring and rebounding for the Wolverines. Mara is averaging 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers enter Tuesday’s contest with a 12–6 record, including a 3–4 mark in conference play and a 1–3 record on the road. Indiana has amassed wins over Maryland, Washington, Siena, Chicago State and the Penn State Nittany Lions, while dropping games to Nebraska, Michigan State, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. More recently, in the Indiana Hoosiers 83–77 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson accumulated 32 points on 9 of 20 shooting from the field (including five made three‑pointers) illustrating his ability to lead the Hoosiers offense.

The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 81.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting from the field and 35.6 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Hoosiers are allowing opponents 69.1 points per contest.

Senior guard Lamar Wilkerson leads the Indiana Hoosiers, averaging 19.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Junior guard Tucker DeVries averages 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists, while Tayton Conerway adds 12.1 points and 4.5 assists per contest.

Why the Michigan Wolverines will win

•            Michigan center Aday Mara has been solid in the paint. Mara is averaging 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.

•            Quality offensive basketball. The Wolverines are averaging 93.1 points (3rd in country) on 51.7 percent shooting from the field (3rd in nation) per game.

•           Home court edge. The Michigan Wolverines are 7–1 at home this season.

•           Balanced scoring. Michigan has three players averaging over 10 points per games.

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

•            Quality guard play. Senior guard Lamar Wilkerson leads the Indiana Hoosiers backcourt averaging 19.6 points per game.

•            Defensive discipline. Through 18 games played this season, the Indiana Hoosiers are allowing opponents just 69.1 points per contest.

Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers Prediction

This matchup features the Michigan Wolverines elite offensive efficiency and home court advantage against an Indiana team that relies heavily on perimeter scoring. Indiana’s guard play gives them a path to stay competitive, but Michigan’s physicality, rebounding edge and superior shooting present a difficult matchup for a Hoosiers team that has struggled to close out games against top‑tier opponents. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Michigan Wolverines in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Michigan -15.5