The 2025 Big Ten Tournament’s second-round action kicks off with a matchup between the 8-seed Oregon Ducks and the 9-seed Indiana Hoosiers. The Ducks, ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25, have posted a 23-8 record while the Hoosiers are 19-12 and have fallen out of the rankings. This will be Oregon’s first-ever Big Ten Tournament game, while Indiana has never won a conference title.
The game is set for noon ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, with Oregon favored by 2.5 points and a total over/under of 143.5 points. The model at SportsLine predicts a high-scoring game with a total of 146 points. Indiana enters the game on a four out of five wins streak with improved defense, allowing just 66.2 points per game.
On the other hand, Oregon has been led by 7-footer Nate Bittle, who has been a force on both ends of the court. The Ducks have covered in three of their last four games, and Bittle is coming off a career-high 36 points in a recent victory. While Indiana has a rest advantage and home crowd support, Oregon has the edge in talent and recent performances.
Overall, the model at SportsLine predicts a close game with Oregon covering the spread more than 50% of the time. Indiana has been performing well defensively, but Oregon’s firepower and Bittle’s dominance could give them the edge. Fans can catch the action on FuboTV and follow along for an exciting showdown to kick off the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
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