The 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (12-8, 3-6 Big 10) head to Louis Brown Athletic Center to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-6 Big 10). The Hoosiers will try to snap their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Scarlet Knights beat the Penn State Nittany Lions, 64-60, while the Hoosiers got blown out by the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 69-46.
Rutgers dominated every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (above their season average of 34.4) and a turnover percentage of 16.8 (worse than their season average of 16.2). For those same stats, Penn State was 32.5 and 17.5, respectively. Indiana, on the other hand, held Michigan to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.6 (below their season average of 27.8). Rutgers was led by Geo Baker, who put up 20 points. Juwan Morgan, meanwhile was a key piece for Indiana with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Scarlet Knights won the last game 76-69. Rutgers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.415). Indiana, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 8.7). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The inefficient offense of Rutgers (299th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 98.3) will square off against the elite defense of Indiana (59th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 96.1). The Hoosiers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Rutgers, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Rutgers ranks 30th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Indiana ranks 144th (35.8).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 107th in steals per game (6.6) while the Hoosiers rank 115th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while the Hoosiers rank 271st (17.6).
- Indiana averages 4.3 blocks per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Rutgers ranks 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Scarlet Knights have been outscored by an average of 10.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Rutgers has defeated opponents by an average of 0.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 58.6 points per game (14.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
