Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats predictions, Feb 24, 2026

Feb 23, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare to host the Northwestern Wildcats on February 24, 2026, both teams will be looking to improve their standings in NCAA College Basketball. Indiana enters the game with a record of 2 wins in their last 5 outings, showcasing a mix of resilience and occasional struggles. Their offensive strategy has focused on high-scoring finesse, which aligns with their predicted final score of 78 points based on the current betting odds.

Conversely, Northwestern has managed only 1 victory in their previous 5 games, indicating a troubling trend that could hinder their performance on the road. The Wildcats may need to bolster their defensive game to contain Indiana’s scoring prowess, while leveraging effective fast breaks to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the Hoosiers.

Bookmakers favor Indiana with odds of 1.24 to Northwestern’s 3.45, reflecting the home team’s advantage and recent form. While Indiana appears positioned to claim victory, the unpredictability of college basketball leaves room for surprises. As both teams clash on the court, fans can expect a competitive battle, with the outcome far from guaranteed.

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Indiana
80.3%		 Northwestern
19.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 78:68

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.16 4.7
MarathonBet 1.14 5
WilliamHill 1.15 5.3
Pinnacle 1.24 3.45

Latest Results

20.02.26 Purdue Boilermakers basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 93:64
15.02.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 71:51
09.02.26 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Oregon Ducks basketball – 92:74
07.02.26 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 78:77 OT
03.02.26 USC Trojans basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 81:75		 18.02.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 78:74
14.02.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 68:49
11.02.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 75:87
08.02.26 Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 76:70
04.02.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 84:44

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Indiana won 0.
  • Indiana has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Northwestern is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Northwestern may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Indiana is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Indiana won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1268:1243. (average 66.7:65.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Indiana won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 692:637. (average 69.2:63.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.01.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 79:70
    18.02.24 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 72:76
    15.02.23 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 64:62
    08.01.23 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 83:84
    08.02.22 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 59:51

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.75 (9.6%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.75 (9.6%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 5.5 (8.29%)

    4. Arizona Wildcats: 5.7 (8%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (5.36%)

    6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 12.4 (3.68%)

    7. Florida Gators: 12.9 (3.53%)

    8. Iowa State: 14.8 (3.08%)

    9. Connecticut Huskies: 18.8 (2.43%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (1.75%)

    11. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (1.69%)

    12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.11%)

    13. Arkansas State: 50 (0.91%)

    14. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.91%)

    15. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (0.91%)

    16. Michigan State: 50.25 (0.91%)

    17. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.91%)

    18. St. Johns Red Storm: 50.25 (0.91%)

    19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 53.4 (0.85%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (0.85%)

    21. Tennessee Volunteers: 61.4 (0.74%)

    22. Louisville: 61.4 (0.74%)

    23. Vanderbilt Commodores: 65.4 (0.7%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 72.2 (0.63%)

    25. Brigham Young: 96.2 (0.47%)

    26. VCU Rams: 100 (0.46%)

    27. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.46%)

    28. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.46%)

    29. Boise State: 100 (0.46%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.46%)

    31. Marquette: 100 (0.46%)

    32. LSU: 100 (0.46%)

    33. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.46%)

    34. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.46%)

    35. Colorado State: 100 (0.46%)

    36. High Point: 100 (0.46%)

    37. Wake Forest: 100 (0.46%)

    38. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.46%)

    39. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.46%)

    40. Kansas State: 100 (0.46%)

    41. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.46%)

    42. Colorado: 100 (0.46%)

    43. Utah Utes: 100 (0.46%)

    44. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.46%)

    45. Notre Dame: 100 (0.46%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.46%)

    47. Liberty: 100 (0.46%)

    48. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.46%)

    49. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.46%)

    50. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.46%)

    51. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.46%)

    52. McNeese State: 100 (0.46%)

    53. Utah State: 100 (0.46%)

    54. Creighton: 100 (0.46%)

    55. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.46%)

    56. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.46%)

    57. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.46%)

    58. Providence Friars: 100 (0.46%)

    59. Arizona State: 100 (0.46%)

    60. Penn State: 100 (0.46%)

    61. Yale: 100 (0.46%)

    62. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.46%)

    63. Georgetown: 100 (0.46%)

    64. Troy: 100 (0.46%)

    65. Akron Zips: 100 (0.46%)

    66. Saint Marys: 100 (0.46%)

    67. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.46%)

    68. Florida State: 100 (0.46%)

    69. Boston College: 100 (0.46%)

    70. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.46%)

    71. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.46%)

    72. North Carolina: 100.2 (0.46%)

    73. Wisconsin Badgers: 105.2 (0.43%)

    74. Clemson: 105.2 (0.43%)

    75. Kentucky Wildcats: 105.2 (0.43%)

    76. Texas Tech: 110.2 (0.41%)

    77. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.41%)

    78. NC State: 110.2 (0.41%)

    79. St. Louis Billikens: 112.75 (0.4%)

    80. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.38%)

    81. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.38%)

    82. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.35%)

    83. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.35%)

    84. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.35%)

    85. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.35%)

    86. Miami (FL): 130.2 (0.35%)

    87. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.35%)

    88. UCLA: 130.2 (0.35%)

    89. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.3%)

    90. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.3%)

    91. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.3%)

    92. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.25%)

    93. Baylor Bears: 180.2 (0.25%)

    94. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.25%)

    95. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.25%)

    96. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.25%)

    97. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.25%)

    98. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.2%)

    99. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.2%)

    100. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.2%)

    101. California Golden Bears: 280.2 (0.16%)

    102. TCU: 280.2 (0.16%)

    103. West Virginia: 280.2 (0.16%)

    104. Oklahoma Sooners: 280.2 (0.16%)

    105. Stanford Cardinal: 280.2 (0.16%)

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