Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/07/2023

Game Time: 6:30 pm ET, Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Venue:  Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN

Where to Watch:  Big Ten Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rutgers +4.5, Indiana -4.5; Over/Under:  134.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rutgers +4.5, Indiana -4.5; Over/Under:  134.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rutgers +4.5, Indiana -4.5; Over/Under:  134.5 points

Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  16-7 (8-4) (2nd place, Big Ten)

Indiana Hoosiers:  16-7 (7-5) (3rd place, Big Ten)

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  3-2  last 5

Indiana Hoosiers:  4-1  last 5

Rutgers is coming into this game with a 16-7 record overall and they are 2-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 8-4 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan State Spartans in their last game. Paul Mulcahy led the team in points in that game with 17 while Clifford Omoruyi was next on the team with 15 points. Paul Mulcahy and Caleb McConnell each led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Clifford Omoruyi led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 37.5% from the field, 18.8% from 3-point range, and 64.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 71 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 58.4 PPG against them. Rutgers has an ATS record of 16-7 this season and their O/U record is 10-13.

Indiana is coming into this game with a 16-7 record overall and they are 12-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 7-5 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a win against the Purdue Boilermakers in their last game. Trayce Jackson-Davis led the team in points in that game with 25 while Jalen Hood-Schifino was next on the team with 16 points. Jalen Hood-Schifino led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Trayce Jackson-Davis led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 52.6% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.6 PPG against them. Indiana has an ATS record of 11-11-1 this season and their O/U record is 14-8-1.

The current betting odds have Indiana listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Indiana was in a very rough patch just a few weeks ago as they weren't playing well at all, but they have turned things around now and have become one of the best teams in the Big Ten this season. They are 16-7 overall with a 7-5 conference record but they have been almost unbeatable at home with their 12-1 home record. They have also been on a big roll lately with 5 wins in their last 6 games and they just beat Purdue in their last game so they have a lot of momentum coming off a win against the 1st ranked team in the country. Rutgers is also 16-7 overall this season and have been even better in their conference play with an 8-4 conference record, making them one of the best teams in the Big Ten too. They haven't been a very good road team though with their 2-4 road record and they just won 2 games in a row at home against some of the Big Ten teams lower in the standings. Rutgers has already struggled in road games all year and now they have to go on the road with a hot Indiana team coming into this one with a ton of momentum from their last win. The best way to place a bet here is on Indiana to cover the spread in this game.

Rutgers Indiana Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (6:30 pm ET start time) is Indiana 73 Rutgers 66.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 16-7 ATS in all games. 11-6 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5. 17-10 OVER after allowing 60 points or less.

Indiana Hoosiers: 7-12 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 14-8 OVER in all games. 24-14 OVER as a home favorite or pick.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  M. Mag (F) Ques Tues - Undisclosed.

Indiana Hoosiers:  L. Duncomb (C) Ques Tues - Illness. J. Geronimo (F) Ques Tues - Leg. X. Johnson (G) Mid Feb - Foot.

"I appreciate everyone that came out to watch the game. Michigan State is terrific, obviously. Hall of Fame coach, and one of the best coaches in the country. I loved that we kept hanging in there. I talked to our guys a lot about just staying the course. I thought in the second half, we really started getting downhill and Paul (Mulcahy) did an unbelievable job. Cliff (Omoruyi) rebounding and rolling hard. Caleb (McConnell) is the best defender in the country. He really is. He has to guard a million different people. Rutgers Nation was here tonight, and loud, and we needed it. Just real proud of our guys beating a great program and a program that I have tremendous respect for." - Steve Pikiell after his team’s win against MSU in their last game.

“I just think it’s a toughness factor. I feel like teams in the past that I've been on just weren't that tough, honestly. We've kind of played with a chip on our shoulders since we got punked by Rutgers and we've kind of found our niche and that's what we're doing.” - Trayce Jackson-Davis after their win against Purdue in their last game.

M. Mag  

C. McConnell 

P. Mulcahy 

C. Omoruyi 

C. Spencer

J. Hood-Schifino 

T. Jackson-Davis 

X. Johnson 

M. Kopp 

R. Thompson

PPG: C. Omoruyi (13.4)

APG: P. Mulcahy (4.9)

Reb/G: C. Omoruyi (10)

PPG: T. Jackson-Davis (19.8)

APG: X. Johnson (4.9)

Reb/G: T. Jackson-Davis (11)

Coaches:

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Steve Pikiell (7th season)

Indiana Hoosiers: Mike Woodson (2nd season)