Indiana vs Michigan State Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Indiana vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 13th at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 12-4 (3-2) this season after they lost to Nebraska by a score of 83-77 in their last game. Indiana led 39-30 at halftime, but they were outscored 53-38 in the second half for the loss. The Hoosiers shot 46% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Lamar Wilkerson led Indiana with 32 points and four rebounds, while Tucker DeVries added 17 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Indiana defeated Maryland by a score of 84-66 and Washington by a score of 90-80. The Hoosiers have scored 84.5 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.0 points against per game this season. Lamar Wilkerson is averaging 20.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Tucker DeVries is averaging 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Hoosiers. Indiana is shooting 48.3% from the field, 78.2% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season. 

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 14-2 (4-1) this year after they defeated Northwestern by a score of 76-66 in their last game. Michigan State trailed 35-28 at halftime, but they scored 48 points in the second half for the win. The Spartans shot 49% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Carson Cooper led MSU with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Jaxon Kohler added 15 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Michigan State defeated USC by a score of 80-51, but lost to Nebraska by a score of 58-56 before that. The Spartans have scored 78.9 points per game with 42.7 rebounds and 19.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.5 points against per game this season. Jaxon Kohler is averaging 14.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, while Jeremy Fears Jr is averaging 12.1 points and 8.8 assists per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 46.5% from the field, 73.0% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 13 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Indiana has lost seven of its last eight night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Indiana has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Tuesday road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Michigan State’s last seven games against the Big Ten Conference Conference at Jack Breslin Student Events Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Indiana’s last four games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Michigan State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (42.7).
• Michigan State ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.4%).
• Indiana ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (61.9%).
• Indiana ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.71).

Indiana vs Michigan State Prediction 

Michigan State comes into this contest with the home court advantage and they have won two games in a row. The Spartans have allowed 66 points or fewer in three straight games, but they are shooting just 46% from the field this year. Indiana is coming off of a very ugly second half against Nebraska at home, but they have scored at least 81 points in three of their last four games. The Hoosiers are shooting 48% from the field and they have gone over 142.5 in three straight games. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 142.5