This is Indiana's opening Big Ten Conference game. I'm expecting a lot of intensity from the Hooisers. Indiana coach Mike Woodson wasn't pleased with the lack of energy in his team's last game, a 76-57 home win against Miami of Ohio this past Friday.

Minnesota is one of the worst shooting teams in the nation. The Gophers rank 342nd in scoring and 351st in free throw percentage. They also are well below par in offensive rebounding. Because of their lack of scoring, the Gophers play at a slow tempo ranking 354th in total possessions per game.

Indiana is holding opponents to 40 percent shooting from the floor.

Minnesota's only chance is to slow tempo, relying on a defense that ranks 17th in the nation giving up 62 points a game.

So I envision a lower-scoring game than what the oddsmaker does.