Rutgers and Maryland Prepare for a Closely Contested Match as Defensive Dominance Takes Center Stage
On Tuesday night, Rutgers (11-10 SU, 10-11 ATS, 3-7 B10) will be traveling to College Park to face Maryland (13-9 SU, 9-13 ATS, 5-6 B10) at 6:30pmET in Xfinity Center. In
Game outlook
On Tuesday night, Rutgers (11-10 SU, 10-11 ATS, 3-7 B10) will be traveling to College Park to face Maryland (13-9 SU, 9-13 ATS, 5-6 B10) at 6:30pmET in Xfinity Center. In their previous encounter last season, Rutgers emerged victorious with a 64-50 win at home as a 5.5-point favorite. Ohio St. is currently the favored team with an opening line of -6, which has shifted to Ohio St. -5.5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hoosiers +205 | Buckeyes -249
Spread: Hoosiers +5.5 (-110) | Buckeyes -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 71%.
Indiana Hoosiers
In basketball rankings, Rutgers is currently ranked 100th overall in the KenPom rankings and 104th in the NCAA Net Rankings. While their recent victory over Michigan does not significantly impact their chances of making it to the NCAA Tournament, it does provide a positive boost. Rutgers had been struggling, losing three out of their last four games, including a disappointing home loss to Penn State. However, they bounced back in their game against Michigan, overcoming a 15-point deficit and going on a run to secure a 69-59 victory. Derek Simpson stood out in the game, scoring 19 points, providing six assists, and making two steals. The key players for Rutgers include Aundre Hyatt, who leads the team in scoring with an average of 11.6 points per game, along with 5.0 rebounds. Clifford Omoruyi adds 11 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game. Overall, Rutgers ranks 300th in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency and 3rd in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency according to KenPom. Defensively, they allow an average of 66 points per game and hold opponents to 40.2% shooting from the field and 31.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Their offensive performance has been less impressive, averaging 66.9 points per game and shooting 38.8% from the field and 28% from three-point range. Moving on to Indiana, they currently have a power ranking of 326. Offensively, they score an average of 73.57 points per game, ranking 198th in the NCAA. Defensively, they allow an average of 73.76 points per game, ranking 241st. Indiana has a record of 13-9 for the season, with a 11-10-1 Against the Spread (ATS). In terms of shooting, they have a field goal percentage of 47.74%, ranking 44th, and a free throw percentage of 65.76%, ranking 329th. Their three-point shooting percentage stands at 33.33%, placing them 216th in the NCAAB. Indiana averages 35.57 rebounds per game, ranking 187th, while recording 14.86 offensive assists and 11.95 turnovers per game, ranking 95th and 170th respectively. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 41.39% from the Derek Simpson did a bit of everything today. pic.twitter.com/gUcDJ6fVT5