Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 12

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  • Rutgers is a -6.5 point favorite vs Iowa
  • Total (Over/Under): 161.5 points
  • Iowa / Rutgers TV channel: BTN

The Iowa Hawkeyes visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Feb. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Piscataway, NJ, NJ, USA.

Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Iowa vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 161.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa+6.5 -110O 161.5 -105+225
Rutgers -6.5 -110U 161.5 -115-285

Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 71.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 54.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.70 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.65 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.50 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.46 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.00 Units / 3% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 9-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.3 Units / -20.99% ROI).

  • 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -0.07% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Under for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -16% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 2.52% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 7.58% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Under for -4.3 Units / -16.29% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (1,026 assists/ 550 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (433 assists/ 235 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa averaged 18.0 assists per game (593 assists/33 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers has averaged 1.18 points per shot (2,281 points/1,930 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.34

Rutgers has averaged 1.17 points per shot (3,810 points/3,270 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 51% (578/1,133) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Iowa has allowed 79.2 points per game (4,435 points/56 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.3

Iowa averaged 6.8 steals per game (226 steals/33 games) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Iowa has allowed 75.8 points per game (2,803 points/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 68.5

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers has averaged 7.7 steals per game (247 steals/32 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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