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Oregon vs. Indiana prediction: Why Indiana is favored to win Peach Bowl [2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Oregon vs Indiana predictions for college football Friday.
Indiana and Oregon will meet in the 2026 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, beginning at 7:30 PM ET.
The winner will not only be crowned the 2026 champion, but will also advance to the National Championship game.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college football model predicts Indiana as the most likely winner of the Oregon vs. Indiana game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Peach Bowl prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of the 2026 Peach Bowl 10,000 times as part of our college football predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Indiana a 60% chance of beating Oregon. Our predicted final score has Indiana winning 26-23.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Oregon and Indiana each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 49.5-point over/under has a 60% chance of staying under.
Peach Bowl odds
We have researched the best college football odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oregon | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-122) | -3.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -172 |
| Total | o49.5 (-115) | u49.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Oregon vs. Indiana picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Indiana -3.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Oregon | +145 |
| Total | Under 49.5 | -105 |
According to our college football best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 49.5 total points.
Oregon vs. Indiana game-day updates and essential details
Friday's college football action between Indiana and Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Oregon vs. Indiana
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Conclusion
We predict Indiana, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Oregon on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Oregon vs. Indiana insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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