Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming Big Ten basketball matchup between the (8-5, 1-1 Big Ten) team and the (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) team promises to be an exciting game. Last season, Rutgers emerged
Game outlook
The upcoming Big Ten basketball matchup between the (8-5, 1-1 Big Ten) team and the (10-3, 1-1 Big Ten) team promises to be an exciting game. Last season, Rutgers emerged victorious with a nine-point win at home. Rutgers recently secured a commanding non-conference win over Columbia, while Indiana narrowly defeated Winthrop but didn't cover as favorites. The game is set to take place at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, with a tipoff at 8:30 EST and broadcast on Peacock. Indiana opens as the favorite with a -5.5 spread that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Scarlet Knights +195 | Hoosiers -230
Spread: Scarlet Knights +5.5 (-110) | Hoosiers -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 157 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Indiana will win straight-up is 70%.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
In the NBA, triple doubles are becoming increasingly common due to the faster pace of play, but they remain rare in college basketball. Freshman Dylan Harper recently achieved the first triple double for Rutgers since 1983, contributing to their 1-1 record in Big Ten play. Harper and fellow freshman Ace Bailey are standout players for Rutgers, with Harper being projected as the second overall pick in the draft. The team ranks 75th overall and plays at a fast pace. In terms of statistics, Rutgers boasts an average of 78.75 points per game on offense and allows 75.17 points per game on defense. They have strengths in field goal percentage and free throw shooting, but struggle in defending against three-pointers. Overall, Rutgers has shown potential for success in the current season.