GAME: #839 Rutgers vs #840 Iowa
TIME: 1/22/2020 – 9:00p EST
SPREAD: Iowa -5.5
TOTAL: 138
SPORTSBOOK: BetOnline.ag
The newly ranked #24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-4) have a tough road game against the #19 Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Des Moines, Iowa at 9 p.m. EST. In their last game, the Hawkeyes beat Michigan on their home court by a score of 90-83 while Rutgers beat Minnesota on their home court by a score of 64-56. These teams met twice last season with Iowa winning 69-71 at Rutgers and Rutgers winning 72-86 in the BIG 10 tournament on a neutral court.
RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 71 points per game on 46% field goal shooting. Rutgers is holding teams to only 58 points per game on 36% field goal shooting while forcing 14 turnovers and adding 6.3 steals and 3.7 blocks per game on defense. The Scarlet Knights are led by Ron Harper Jr with 11.8 points and 5.8 rebounds and Geo Baker with 10.7 points 2.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
IOWA HAWKEYES
The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 79 points per game on 45% field goal shooting adding 8.3 three-pointers per game and 10.8 offensive rebounds. The Hawkeyes are allowing 69 points per game on 42% field goal shooting while forcing 13 turnovers and adding 6.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game on defense. Iowa is led by Luka Garza with 22.9 points 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
RUTGERS vs IOWA PREDICTION
This will be a tough game for both teams. Iowa plays really well on their home floor while Rutgers has great defensive with tremendous guard play. Iowa plays minimal defense against anyone, they are always looking to win with offensive production. With Bohannon out for Iowa, they have been struggling with handling the ball which will be their biggest problem against Rutgers defense. Iowa could shoot lights out like they often do at home in a high scoring blow out or Rutgers defense can force a lot of turnovers and keep this game close by limiting their 3’s and defending Garza on the inside in a low scoring matchup. Rutgers played this Iowa team really tough last season and with their momentum, they have now I would expect Rutgers to show up with a lot of confidence and defend well and keep this game close to cover the spread and keep Iowa’s offense under their average.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
RUTGERS
- Under is 7-0 in Scarlet Knights last 7 overall.
- Under is 6-0 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games following a ATS win.
- Under is 6-0 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games following a straight up win.
- Under is 5-0 in Scarlet Knights last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Scarlet Knights are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
IOWA
- Hawkeyes are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.
- Hawkeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Rutgers +5.5 / Under 138
Fade the Public: Rutgers +5.5 / no data
Sharp Action: no data / no data
#24 Rutgers vs #19 Iowa Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball