Indiana has been a force under Cignetti and this team has been winning this season under him. They have also won on the road and that win against UCLA has shown that this team has taken a big step forward this season on the road. Northwestern hasn’t played well this season and they will struggle to establish the run against a team that can defend that well. Indiana is going to put up points in bunches and the Wildcats won’t be able to come from behind. Indiana should win this and cover with ease. NW after a bye is 0-1 against the spread at home. NW is 3-7 against the spread in the first half of the season. Indiana should win with ease.

Best bet: lay the points with Indiana.