GAME:  #689 Indiana vs #690 Rutgers
TIME:    2/24/2021 – 8:00p EST
SPREAD:  Rutgers -3
TOTAL:      133

The Indiana Hoosiers (12-10, 7-8) have a BIG 10 road game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-9, 8-9) at Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey on Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST. The Hoosiers lost to Michigan State by a score of 71-79 in its last game while Rutgers lost its last game to Maryland by a score of 59-68. These teams last faced each other on Jan. 24, when the Scarlet Knights shot 50.9% from the field while limiting Indiana to just 42.9% on their way to a 70-74 victory.

INDIANA HOOSIERS

The Indiana Hoosiers are averaging 72 points on 44% field goal shooting along with 7.9 offensive rebounds and 12.2 turnovers per game. The Hoosiers are allowing 69 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while forcing 12.3 turnovers with 5.8 steals and 3.1 blocks per game on defense. The Hoosiers are led by Trayce Jackson-Davis who is averaging 20.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game.

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 70 points on 45% field goal shooting along with six threes on 31% three-point shooting and 9 offensive rebounds per game. Rutgers is allowing 68 points per game on 42% field-goal shooting while forcing 13.1 turnovers along with 6.5 steals and 3.5 blocks per game on defense. The Scarlet Knights are led by Ron Harper Jr who’s averaging 15.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

TRENDS

INDIANA

• Over is 3-0-1 in Hoosiers last 4 overall.
• Over is 4-0 in Hoosiers last 4 Wednesday games.
• The Hoosiers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss.

RUTGERS

• Under is 4-0 in Scarlet Knights last 4 overall.
• Scarlet Knights are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 games as a favorite.

INDIANA vs RUTGERS PREDICTION PICK

Rutgers find themselves in a position now which they have to win after being ranked just a few weeks back. The last time Rutgers played the Hoosiers, Jackson-Davis was held to only 13 points which was the key to that victory. The Hoosiers are coming off a tough loss to Michigan State and you would expect a bounce-back game however Indiana has Michigan on deck in just 3 days so you know the Hoosier’s focus will be elsewhere. Rutgers have lost 3 of the last 4 games and are in a must-win position. With back-to-back terrible performances on offense and defense, you can expect a better showing in this one. The Hoosiers average 24 free throws per game however the Hoosiers are one of the worst free-throw shooting teams sitting at only 65% on the road which will hurt down the stretch. The Bookie is rolling with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to cover the spread. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Rutgers -3 / Under 133
Fade the Public:  Rutgers / Under
Sharp Action:      Rutgers / Over