Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

The University of Iowa Tigerhawk logo is seen on the court in Carver Hawkeye Arena before an NCAA college basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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  • Iowa is a -19.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Rutgers / Iowa TV channel: BTN

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Iowa City, IA.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-105).

The Rutgers vs. Iowa Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Rutgers vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 69.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+11.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+4.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / -25.69% ROI).

  • 9-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.05 Units / -6.96% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 13-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.5 Units / 37.88% ROI).

  • 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.2 Units / 0.38% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 11.59% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -3.95 Units / -20% ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

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 allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (340/950) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 1.19 points per shot (5,637 points/4,743 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.31

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

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

Rutgers averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,039 points/896 shots) in the second half last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.34

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

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

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 allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (340/950) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 1.19 points per shot (5,637 points/4,743 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.31

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

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

Rutgers averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,039 points/896 shots) in the second half last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.34


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