Penn State vs Indiana Prediction 12/9/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Penn State Nittany Lions and the Indiana Hoosiers meet Tuesday in college basketball action from the Assembly Hall. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Indiana Hoosiers prediction.

Penn State Nittany Lions Recap

The Penn State Nittany Lions come into this game looking to add on to their 87-76 win over Campbell last time out to sit at 8-1 this season. After this game, Penn State will head home for a game against Michigan State.

Nittany Lions Win 3 In A Row

Kayden Mingo leads Penn State in scoring and assists with 15 PPG and 4.2 APG along with 4 RPG while Melih Tunca has 12.8 PPG with 3.8 APG and Freddie Dilione V has 13.2 PPG with 3.7 RPG and 2.3 APG. Josh Reed has 10.6 PPG with 4.2 RPG while Ivan Juric has 10.6 PPG with 4.3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Penn State so far this season. As a team, Penn State is averaging 83.1 PPG on 50.8% shooting from the field, 37.6% from three and 71.7% from the foul line this season.

Indiana Hoosiers Recap

The Indiana Hoosiers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 87-78 loss at the hands of Louisville last time out to sit at 7-2 this season. After this game, Indiana will head on the road for a game against Kentucky.

Hoosiers Drop Back-To-Back Games

Tucker DeVries leads the Hoosiers in scoring with 17.8 PPG along with 5.1 RPG and 3.1 APG while Lamar Wilkerson has 16 PPG with 2.4 RPG and 2.4 APG. Tayton Conerway has 11.8 PPG with 4.4 APG along with 3.2 RPG while Reed Bailey has 10.3 PPG with 4.2 RPG and Sam Alexis has 10 PPG with a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead the Hoosiers in rebounding and to round out the group of double-digit scorers for the Hoosiers up to this point in the year. Trent Sisley also has 8.8 PPG with 4.4 RPG and Conor Enright has 4.6 APG to lead the Hoosiers in assists as well on the year. As a team, Indiana is averaging 85.4 PPG on 48.2% shooting from the field, 36.2% from three and 75.4% from the foul line so far this season.

Penn State Nittany Lions @ Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends: December 9, 2025

Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win

• Indiana has won each of its last nine games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• Penn State has lost each of its last six night games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.
• Indiana has won the first half in each of its last six games at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win

• Penn State has won each of its last six night games.
• Indiana has lost six of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
• Indiana has lost the first half in each of its last seven home games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of Indiana’s last 11 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Each of Penn State’s last three night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Indiana ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.98).
• Indiana ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.3).
• Penn State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.2).
• Penn State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Indiana Hoosiers Prediction

I’m on Indiana here. Penn State has a good record on paper, but they haven’t played anyone of Indiana’s caliber. Sure, the Hoosiers have Kentucky on deck, but the Hoosiers still have work to do in conference play regardless of who is up next, and I think Indiana’s the far better team in this matchup from a talent perspective and I think the Hoosiers get the job done for the win and cover here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Indiana -15.5