Oregon Ducks vs Indiana Hoosiers Picks and Predictions March 13th 2025

Oregon Streaks Into Big Ten Tourney Tilt vs. Indiana

A seven-game winning streak has Oregon back in the rankings at No. 23 as the eighth-seeded Ducks open the Big Ten tournament Thursday against ninth-seeded Indiana in Indianapolis.

Oregon Riding Momentum Into Postseason

Oregon (23-8) closed the regular season Sunday with an 80-73 overtime win at Washington, fueled by a career-high 36 points and 12 rebounds from center Nate Bittle.

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“We’ve got the longest collegiate sport. We started October 1 and we’re in our sixth month. And for the guys to stay together, it shows a lot of character. A lot of teams fold. A lot of teams give into it. I’m glad this group didn’t.” – Oregon coach Dana Altman

The Ducks’ best win during their streak was a 77-73 overtime victory at then-No. 11 Wisconsin on Feb. 22. Oregon has relied on balanced scoring and perimeter defense, holding opponents to just 31.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

“We’re all going out there playing for each other. Forget what happened in the past, let’s move forward. I think the connectivity and the brotherhood we have right now is at an all-time high.” – Oregon guard TJ Bamba

Four players average in double figures for Oregon, led by Bittle (14.1 PPG, 7.3 RPG). Jackson Shelstad (13.3 PPG), Bamba (10.2 PPG), and Keeshawn Barthelemy (10.2 PPG) provide additional offensive depth.

Indiana Aiming for NCAA Tournament Bid

Indiana (19-12) is also peaking at the right time, winning five of its last seven games, including victories over Big Ten regular-season champion Michigan State and Purdue. The Hoosiers capped their regular season with a 66-60 win over Ohio State, helping departing coach Mike Woodson keep the team’s NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

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Trey Galloway led the way with 16 points and six assists against the Buckeyes, while Malik Reneau added 16 off the bench.

“We’ve known we have what it takes in the locker room. We have the right guys with the right mentality. When we have a collective effort, it all comes together into something good.” – Indiana forward Luke Goode

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The Hoosiers lean on an inside-out attack, with Oumar Ballo (13.2 PPG, 9.1 RPG) leading the charge. Reneau (13.1 PPG), Mackenzie Mgbako (12.2 PPG), and Myles Rice (10.4 PPG) provide additional scoring, but Indiana has struggled from three-point range, hitting just 32.3 percent of its attempts (ranked 276th in Division I).

Indiana coach Mike Woodson voiced frustration after a March 4 loss at Oregon, where the Ducks attempted three times as many free throws despite both teams attempting 25 three-pointers.

“In a physical game like that where both teams are battling, you can’t punish one team and put one team at the line for 21 times and the other team only gets there seven times. That’s awful.” – Indiana coach Mike Woodson

What’s Next?

The winner of this matchup will face top-seeded Michigan State in the Big Ten quarterfinals on Friday.