The 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (16-14, 7-12 Big 10) welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-15, 7-12 Big 10) to Assembly Hall as the regular season finishes up. Action starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Hoosiers dismantled the Illinois Fighting Illini, 92-74, while the Scarlet Knights lost a close one to the Penn State Nittany Lions, 66-65.
Indiana dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 28.2) and a turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 16.5). Illinois put up marks of 24.1 and 14.0, respectively, for those same stats. Rutgers, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.106). Indiana received a boost from Juwan Morgan, who put up 20 points and nine rebounds. Eugene Omoruyi played a key role for Rutgers with 23 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Omoruyi led the Scarlet Knights to a 66-58 victory. He registered a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Rutgers’ rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Scarlet Knights had 13 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds, while the Hoosiers had eight and 32, respectively.
Indiana appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Hoosiers rank 85th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.485), while Rutgers is 324th in effective field goal percentage (0.469). Moreover, the Scarlet Knights, who rank 304th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.196), will face off against the Hoosiers, who rank 15th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.173).
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Rutgers averages 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. Indiana ranks 151st in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- The Hoosiers rank 109th in steals per game (6.5) while the Scarlet Knights rank 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Hoosiers rank 32nd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Scarlet Knights rank 132nd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Rutgers ranks 240th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Indiana ranks 266th (19.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average).
- The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 3.6 for the season.
