The 22nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (21-7, 10-7 Big 10) close out their home schedule at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-14, 6-11 Big 10). The game begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Iowa Hawkeyes ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Hawkeyes were blown out by the Ohio State Buckeyes, 90-70, while the Scarlet Knights beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 68-64.
Rutgers dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 16.2) and a free throw rate of 0.232 (above their season average of 0.193). For those same stats, Minnesota recorded marks of 17.2 and 0.185, respectively. Iowa, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.1 vs. 13.8). Iowa was led by Tyler Cook, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds. Eugene Omoruyi, meanwhile had a good game for Rutgers, finishing with 14 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jordan Bohannon led the Hawkeyes to a 71-69 win. He scored a game-high 18 points. Iowa’s 0.241 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Rutgers, who had a rate of 0.175.
The productive offense of Iowa will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Rutgers. The Hawkeyes currently rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while the Scarlet Knights are 130th in defensive efficiency. The Hawkeyes should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Odds Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa ranks 25th in assists per game (15.9) while Rutgers ranks 205th (12.2).
- The Hawkeyes rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Scarlet Knights rank 114th (3.4).
- Rutgers ranks 116th in steals per game (6.4) while Iowa ranks 138th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 136th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while the Hawkeyes rank 237th (24.9).
- Rutgers ranks 27th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Iowa ranks 128th (35.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (4.2 above their season average).
- The Hawkeyes have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Iowa has defeated opponents by an average of 6.8 points.
