Rutgers vs Indiana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

Indiana head coach Mike Woodson directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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  • Indiana is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
  • Rutgers / Indiana TV channel: PEAC

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall to take on the Indiana Hoosiers on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Bloomington, IN.

Indiana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Rutgers vs. Indiana Over/Under is 157.5 total points.

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Rutgers vs. Indiana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rutgers+5.5 -110O 157.5 -115+195
Indiana -5.5 -110U 157.5 -105-250

Rutgers vs Indiana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Indiana will win this college basketball game with 70.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Indiana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Indiana will cover the spread with 60.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.26 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+7.65 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Indiana has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 22 games at home (+1.05 Units / 4% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 5-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -26.67% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -0.4% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 10.49% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -18.88% ROI

Indiana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Indiana has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 3.07% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -27.59% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.55 Units / 18.02% ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,012 points/2,605 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Indiana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana has made 5.2 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.9

Indiana made 5.0 three-pointers per game last season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Indiana has made 5.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.3

Indiana made 5.0 three-pointers per game last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

Rutgers forced 14.9 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Rutgers has averaged 7.5 steals per game (321 steals/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Rutgers has averaged 7.7 steals per game (200 steals/26 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Indiana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Indiana averaged 5.3 steals per game (165 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Indiana has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Indiana has averaged 5.8 steals per game (253 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Indiana has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (62/165) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 30%


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