The Iowa Hawkeyes (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-4, 3-1) Sunday with tip from Jersey Mike’s Arena set for noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Hawkeyes beat the No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers 91-89 at home Thursday, covering as a 1-point favorite. They are 8-7 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 1-2 straight up on the road. Iowa is averaging 81.7 points per game, good for the 22nd-most in the nation.
The Scarlet Knights beat Maryland 64-50 at home Thursday, covering as a 5.5-point favorite. They are 11-4 ATS on the season and 10-1 straight up at home. Rutgers has covered 5 in a row. It ranks 4th in opponents’ points per game (54.9) and 6th in opponents’ field goal percentage (36.6%).
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Iowa at Rutgers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:01 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +6.5 (-110) | Rutgers -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Iowa at Rutgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rutgers 73, Iowa 63
Moneyline
Not available but Rutgers is a heavy favorite and while Rutgers has been almost flawless at home, in a conference battle it isn’t worth playing long odds.
Against the spread
BET RUTGERS -6.5 (-110).
The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 ATS in conference play whereas the Hawkesys are 1-3 ATS in Big Ten action. Rutgers has the 4th-best defense in the nation for points allowed (54.9 per game) and has covered 7 of its last 8 games.
It has held 6 straight opponents to under 65 points. While Iowa does score easily, it isn’t overly efficient, shooting 44.9% from the field which ranks 162nd in the nation. Rutgers will limit what it can do offensively.
Considering recent trends and the strength-on-weakness, back RUTGERS -6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 140.5 (-110).
The Hawkeyes are 5-5 O/U in their last 10 and 8-7 O/U on the season. Playing against Rutgers’ defense will pose a different challenge. The Scarlet Knights have gone Under in 2 straight games and in 6 of their last 9.
Their defense is legit, and their offense has averaged 64.5 points per game over their last 2, both against conference opponents. Rutgers is 0-4 O/U in conference games while Iowa is 3-1 O/U.
For a partial unit, play the UNDER 140.5 (-110).
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