Iowa vs Indiana Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Skjodt Assembly Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers prediction.

Iowa Hawkeyes Recap

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this game looking to bounce back from their 79-72 loss at the hands of Purdue last time out to sit at 12-5 this season. After this game, Iowa will head home for a game against Rutgers.

Hawkeyes Lose 3 In A Row

Bennett Stirtz leads Iowa in scoring and assists with 17.7 PPG and 5 APG along with 2.4 RPG as the lone double-digit scorer for Iowa so far this season. Tavion Banks has 9.6 PPG with 4.3 RPG and Alvaro Folgueiras has 8.7 PPG with 2.1 APG and Cam Manyawu has 7.6 PPG with 4.6 RPG to lead the Hawkeyes in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Iowa is averaging 78.7 PPG on 51.1% shooting from the field, 37.7% from three and 75.7% from the foul line this season.

Indiana Hoosiers Recap

The Indiana Hoosiers come into this game looking to rebound from an 81-60 loss at the hands of Michigan State last time out to sit at 12-5 this season. After this game, Indiana will head on the road for a game against Michigan.

Hoosiers Drop Back-To-Back Games

Lamar Wilkerson leads the Hoosiers in scoring with 20.2 PPG along with 3.1 RPG and 2.6 APG while Tucker DeVries has 14.6 PPG with 4.9 RPG and 2.8 APG to lead the Hoosiers in rebounding. Tayton Conerway has 11.9 PPG with 4.5 APG along with 3.7 RPG to lead the Hoosiers in assists while Reed Bailey has 10.1 PPG with 4.6 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for the Hoosiers up to this point in the year. Conor Enright has 4.4 APG as well on the year. As a team, Indiana is averaging 83.1 PPG on 48% shooting from the field, 36.1% from three and 78% from the foul line so far this season.

Iowa Hawkeyes @ Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won each of its last 12 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost each of its last four road games.
• Indiana has won the first half in each of its last 11 games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last seven road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151+ points.
• Ten of the last 12 games between Iowa and Indiana have produced a total of 145+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Indiana ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.2).
• Indiana ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.0%).
• Iowa ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.2).
• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.9).

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers Prediction

I’m on the Hoosiers here. I just think the Hoosiers are the better team and while there’s not a whole lot separating these two teams in terms of current form, I feel like the Hoosiers are the better and deeper team here. I think Indiana takes care of business and nabs the win here. Give me Indiana.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Indiana -2.5