Indiana Hoosiers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Rutgers vs Indiana NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Bloomington.

Rutgers vs Indiana Prediction

The Scarlet Knights and Hoosiers are set to face off at 8:30 ET on PEAC. The Hoosiers will host the game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The over/under for this game is set at 157.5 points, and Indiana is favored by -5.5 vs. Rutgers in a Big Ten conference matchup.

Rutgers vs. Indiana Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers
Where: Bloomington at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Date: Thursday, January 2nd
Betting Odds IND -5.5, RUTGER +190 | IND -240 O/U 157.5

Scarlet Knights Preview: Can Rutgers Stun the Crowd at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers improved to 8-5 on the season with a 91-64 home win over Columbia on Monday, December 30th. The Scarlet Knights entered the game as 12-point favorites and covered the spread.

After leading 44-35 at halftime, Rutgers clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 47. The total points for the game ended at 155, just under the O/U line of 155.5.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Rutgers put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and 32.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes in total.

The Scarlet Knights dished out 26 assists, with Dylan Harper recording a double-double of 16 points and 12 assists, along with 11 rebounds. Ace Bailey led the team with 24 points, shooting 61.1% from the field, while Kenny Noland also shot 60%, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Despite giving up 64 points, Rutgers allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 59% on two-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 8 of their attempts.

From beyond the arc, Rutgers' defense held their opponent to 32% shooting, with 11 made threes on 34 attempts. They also gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Hoosiers Preview: Will the Hoosiers Make it Happen at Home?

Indiana improved to 10-3 on the season with a 77-68 win over Winthrop on Sunday. The Hoosiers were -16 point favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.

Leading 41-37 at halftime, Indiana held Winthrop to 31 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 points of their own. The combined points of 145 fell short of the 163.5 O/U line.

Hoosiers Offense Breakdown

Indiana's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 20 attempts for a 5% three-point shooting percentage, while connecting on 63% of their two-point shots.

The Hoosiers grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Myles Rice led the way with 18 points, and Malik Reneau and K.J. Doucet each added 14, with Doucet also pulling down 12 rebounds.

Hoosiers Team Defense

Indiana's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. Most of the damage came inside the arc, as Indiana allowed 29 two-point field goals on 46 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Indiana's defense was strong, holding the opposition to just 1 made three-pointer on 20 attempts (5%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws (69%). Indiana gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Scarlet Knights vs Hoosiers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Scarlet Knights offense has averaged 73 points per game while allowing an average of 80. Rutgers posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-3-1 ATS.
Across their five previous home games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 73 points per game.
The last ten games that Rutgers was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 1-9 straight up.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Hoosiers struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-0.