The No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers (12-8, 3-6 Big 10) look to put an end to their six-game losing streak when they challenge the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-6 Big 10) at Louis Brown Athletic Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Free Prediction
The Hoosiers are hoping for a better outcome after their 69-46 loss to the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines in their last outing. Michigan’s 0.517 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Indiana, who had a mark of 0.302. The Wolverines’ mark was below their season average of 0.526, while the Hoosiers’ was below their season average of 0.551. Juwan Morgan was Indiana’s high scorer with 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Scarlet Knights played, they were victorious over the Penn State Nittany Lions, 64-60. The Scarlet Knights had a better offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 vs. 32.5) and had a better turnover percentage (16.8 vs. 17.5). Geo Baker was Rutgers’ high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Scarlet Knights won the most recent contest 76-69. Rutgers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.620 vs. 0.415). Indiana, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 vs. 8.7).
The inefficient offense of Rutgers will square off against the stingy defense of Indiana. The Scarlet Knights currently rank 299th in offensive efficiency, while the Hoosiers are 59th in defensive efficiency. The Hoosiers should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Indiana at Rutgers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Rutgers, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rutgers ranks 30th in rebounds per game (39.4) while Indiana ranks 144th (35.8).
The Scarlet Knights rank 192nd in three pointers attempted per game (21.0) while the Hoosiers rank 271st (17.6).
Indiana ranks 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while Rutgers ranks 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
The Scarlet Knights average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 107th in the country. The Hoosiers rank 115th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
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The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 12.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 6.4 points.
During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (7.6 above their season average).
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