Iowa Hawkeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
The Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlett Knights are set to face off in a Big Ten matchup, with Rutgers favored to win by 6.5 points. The Hawkeyes are coming off a home defeat
Game outlook
The Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlett Knights are set to face off in a Big Ten matchup, with Rutgers favored to win by 6.5 points. The Hawkeyes are coming off a home defeat by Wisconsin while the Scarlet Knights suffered a road loss to Maryland. In their previous meeting last season, Iowa secured a victory. Can Rutgers secure their sixth Big Ten win? Find out more in our prediction and check out our NCAAB Picks for more insights.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hawkeyes +190 | Scarlet Knights -240
Spread: Hawkeyes +6.5 (-110) | Scarlet Knights -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 162 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rutgers will win straight-up is 71%.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The Iowa Hawkeyes are currently struggling in Big Ten conference play, with a 4-8 record and five losses in their past six games. They recently suffered a 74-64 home loss to Wisconsin and have only covered the spread twice in their last ten games. Despite standout performances from players like Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix, the team's defense is a major weakness, allowing an average of 78.9 points per game. Offensively, the Hawkeyes are strong in terms of shooting percentages, but they are ranked low in rebounds and turnovers. Defensively, they struggle to defend the three-pointer and allow a high field goal percentage. Overall, their power ranking is 331 and they are 13-10 for the season.