Point Spread: Xavier Johnson’s injury status update and the most recent line for Indiana vs. UConn.

Despite the fact that both teams are 3-0, Indiana and No. 5 Connecticut will face each other on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The teams have appeared very different. In all three victories, UConn has been dominating while Indiana has struggled. Here is the most recent point spread, an excellent history of how both teams have performed against the spread this season, and an injury update on Indiana point guard Xavier Johnson.

NEW YORK Playing at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday afternoon, Indiana will face No. 5-ranked Connecticut in their first major test of the college basketball season. The nationally broadcast matchup, which pits the team against the reigning national champions, is a part of the Saatva Empire Classic, a four-team competition that also includes Louisville and Texas.

Although both sides are 3-0, their records are very different going into this match. After winning all three games by an average of 39 points, UConn has looked impressive. Conversely, Indiana has prevailed in its last three meetings with Florida Gulf Coast, Army, and Wright State, but in each of those contests, it has found it difficult to overcome inferior opposition.

A potential ankle injury to starting point guard Xavier Johnson late in Indiana’s victory over Wright State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday raised concerns about Johnson’s health.

However, sources say there’s good news on the front.

Johnson worked out during a light practice on Saturday after traveling to New York with the team on Friday. He is anticipated to play when UConn visits on Sunday. Through three games, Johnson has averaged 14 points, 2.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 50% (4-for-8) from three-point range. His injury status will be formally updated by Indiana just before kickoff on Sunday.