- IU has won four of its last five games, and many bracketologists see the Hoosiers in March Madness, for now.
- The Ducks can one-up the Hoosiers with five consecutive wins.
- Here’s how you can watch, stream or listen to Tuesday night’s game.
Indiana basketball completes its regular season with a visit from Ohio State on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Both teams are on the March Madness bubble and don’t want to rely on a long Big Ten Tournament run to clinch an NCAA Tournament berth. The winner of this game gets the No. 9 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, and a one-day bye that comes with it. The loser is the No. 10 seed and must play on Wednesday, the first day of the Big Ten Tournament.
The Hoosiers (17-12, 9-10 Big Ten) are coming off a loss to host Oregon, which ended a three-game winning streak that placed them tentatively in 68-team NCAA field, according to many bracketologists. IU has played well the past four weeks after a five-game losing streak. Malik Reneau (13.0 points, 5.6 rebounds), Myles Rice (10.7 points) and Kanaan Carlyle (4.4 points) have become reliable bench players behind the starting lineup (below).
The Buckeyes (17-13, 9-10) have an even looser hold on an NCAA Tournament berth and are coming off a double-overtime win over Nebraska. OSU has struggled defensively lately, allowing opponents to shoot 55.2% from the field over the past 2 1/2 games.
Indiana beat Ohio State 77-76 in overtime on Jan. 17. The Hoosiers led by 10 points with 5 minutes left in regulation, but John Mobley Jr.’s last-minute 3-pointer extended the game. Luke Goode’s 3-pointer with 1:07 left in overtime pushed IU to victory as Bruce Thornton’s open jumper at the buzzer rimmed out.
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Indiana basketball vs Ohio State basketball expert prediction, picks
Zach Osterman, IndyStar: Indiana 68-65
It all, cliches allowed, comes down to this. A win Saturday probably puts Indiana into the NCAA Tournament, no matter what happens next week in Indianapolis. A loss means the Hoosiers need a good week at the Big Ten tourney. These teams are remarkably evenly matched, as evidenced by IU’s one-point overtime win in Columbus in January. This shapes up as a potential bubble elimination game (conference tournament week pending) for the loser. Everybody’s back is against the wall Saturday. Indiana wins a nail biter.
When does Indiana basketball vs. Ohio State start?
3:45 p.m. ET Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.
What channel is the IU basketball game vs. Ohio State on?
How do I stream, listen to Indiana basketball vs. Ohio State?
Can I get tickets to Indiana basketball vs. Ohio State?
Tickets are available on StubHub starting at $145.
Is Indiana basketball favored vs. Ohio State? Indiana-Ohio State betting odds
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Indiana a 52.4% chance of winning.
Indiana basketball rankings vs. Ohio State
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Through March 4
Indiana projected starting lineup vs. Ohio State
(with 2024-25 season averages)
Ohio State basketball projected starting lineup vs. Indiana
- Bruce Thornton (17.8 points, 43.2% 3-pointers, 4.5 assists)
- Devin Royal (13.6 points, 7.0 rebounds)
- Micah Parrish (13.0 points, 36.0% 3-pointers, 4.6 rebounds)
- John Mobley Jr. (13.4 points, 40.2% 3-pointers)
- Sean Stewart (5.9 points, 5.8 rebounds)
Indiana basketball schedule
Feb. 26: Indiana 83, Penn State 78
March 1: Indiana 78, Washington 62
March 4: Oregon 73, Indiana 64
Sat., March 8: vs. Ohio State, 3:45 p.m., CBS
Big Ten Tournament, March 12-16, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
Ohio State basketball schedule
Feb. 23: UCLA 69, Ohio State 61
Feb. 26: Ohio State 87, UCS 82
March 4: Ohio State 116, Nebraska 114, 2 OT
Sat., March 8: at Indiana, 3:45 p.m., CBS
Big Ten Tournament, March 12-16, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
2025 Big Ten basketball tournament schedule; Big Ten men’s basketball tournament 2025 bracket
The Big Ten men’s basketball tournament runs Wednesday, March 12, through Sunday, March 16, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Fifteen of the conference’s 18 teams earned spots in the event.
(All games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis; all times ET)
Wednesday, March 12
Game 1, 3:30 p.m.: No. 13 seed vs. No. 12 seed, Peacock
Game 2, about 6 p.m.: No. 15 seed vs. No. 10 seed, Peacock
Game 3, about 8:30 p.m.: No. 14 seed vs. No. 11 seed, Peacock
Thursday, March 13
Game 4, noon: No. 9 seed vs. No. 8 seed, BTN
Game 5, about 2:30 p.m.: Game 1 winner vs. No. 5 seed, BTN
Game 6, 6:30 p.m.: Game 2 winner vs. No. 7 seed, BTN
Game 7, about 9 p.m.: Game 3 winner vs. No. 6 seed, BTN
Friday, March 14
Game 8, noon: Game 4 winner vs. No. 1 seed, BTN
Game 9, about 2:30 p.m.: Game 5 winner vs. No. 4 seed, BTN
Game 10, 6:30 p.m.: Game 6 winner vs. No. 2 seed, BTN
Game 11, about 9 p.m.: Game 7 winner vs. No. 3 seed, BTN
Saturday, March 15
Semifinal games at 1 p.m. (winners of games 8 and 9) and about 3:30 p.m. (winners of games 10 and 11), CBS, Paramount+
Sunday, March 16
Championship game, 3:30 p.m., CBS, Paramount+
