Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Planning on watching today’s Scarlet Knights and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on PEAC. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Indiana as the -5.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.
RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -5.5
This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 8:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Hoosiers.
- Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will the Scarlet Knights Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games
Rutgers improved to 8-5 on the season with a dominant 91-64 win over Columbia on Monday, December 30th. The Scarlet Knights were -12 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
After leading 44-35 at halftime, Rutgers clamped down defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 47 of their own. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 155.5.
Rutgers put up 91 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.3%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.4% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-34 from three-point range.
The Scarlet Knights dished out 26 assists, with Dylan Harper contributing 12 assists and 11 rebounds, along with 16 points on 4-of-7 three-point shooting. Ace Bailey led the team with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 61.1% from the field.
Even though Rutgers gave up 64 points, they allowed their opponents to shoot 47% from the field. The Scarlet Knights struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 59% of their attempts (25/42).
From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 11 threes made on 34 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 8 shots for 66%.
Can the Hoosiers Offense Score Enough at Home?
Indiana improved to 10-3 on the season with a 77-68 win over Winthrop on Sunday. The Hoosiers were -16 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 145, which was under the O/U line of 163.5.
Indiana led 41-37 at halftime and outscored Winthrop 36-31 in the second half to secure the win.
Indiana’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 1 of 20 attempts for a 5% three-point shooting percentage. Inside the arc, they were much more effective, connecting on 63% of their two-point shots.
The Hoosiers also made 18 of 26 free throws, shooting 69.2% from the line, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Myles Rice led the team with 18 points, while Malik Reneau, K.J. Doucet, and Kasen Harrison each added 14 points. Trey Galloway contributed 11 points and 5 assists.
Indiana’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field on 30 of 66 attempts. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where they allowed 29 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Indiana’s defense was more effective, holding the opposition to just 1 of 20 shooting, a 5% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 18, shooting 69%. Indiana gave up 14 offensive rebounds.