THE LINES
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-6, 4-2 Big Ten) will host the Iowa Hawkeyes (13-4, 3-3 Big Ten) after winning six straight home games. The contest starts at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Hawkeyes’ ( to win on the moneyline) game versus the Scarlet Knights ().
Iowa vs Rutgers Betting Odds
Iowa Offense Vs. Rutgers Defense
| Iowa Offense | Stats (Rank) | Rutgers Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 86.2 (4) | Points/Gm | 65.1 (82) |
| 70.7 (101) | Possessions/Game | 66.5 (49) |
| 47.8 (30) | Field Goal % | 40.8 (81) |
| 34.6 (129) | 3PT % | 32.6 (155) |
| 54.2 (50) | Effective FG % | 47.1 (92) |
| 58.3 (27) | True Shooting % | 50.9 (136) |
Rutgers Offense Vs. Iowa Defense
| Rutgers Offense | Stats (Rank) | Iowa Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 69 (253) | Points/Gm | 71.7 (256) |
| 66.7 (284) | Possessions/Game | 72.5 (293) |
| 43.5 (220) | Field Goal % | 43.6 (235) |
| 34.2 (148) | 3PT % | 32.8 (171) |
| 48.9 (252) | Effective FG % | 49.9 (227) |
| 51.9 (251) | True Shooting % | 51.7 (174) |
Iowa Betting Insights
- Iowa has compiled a 12-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Hawkeyes have an ATS record of 9-5 when playing as at least 2-point favorites this season.
- A total of 13 out of Iowa’s 17 games this season have hit the over.
- In 12 games this season, Iowa and its opponents have scored more than 151 combined points.
- The average total in Hawkeyes contests this year is 149.8, 1.2 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Rutgers Betting Insights
- Rutgers is 7-9-0 ATS this year.
- The Scarlet Knights have covered the spread four times this season (4-2 ATS) when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.
- A total of 10 Rutgers games this season have gone over the point total.
- Rutgers has combined with its opponent to score more than 151 points only twice this season.
- Scarlet Knights outings this season have a 133.5-point average over/under, 17.5 fewer points than this game’s point total.
Iowa Key Players
- Keegan Murray leads the Hawkeyes in scoring (23.9 points per game) and rebounding (8.1 rebounds per game).
- Joe Toussaint paces the squad with 3.9 assists per game.
- Jordan Bohannon knocks down 2.2 treys per game to lead the Hawkeyes.
- Murray leads Iowa in both blocks and steals, averaging 2.1 blocks and 1.5 steals per game.
Rutgers Key Players
- The Scarlet Knights leader in scoring is Ron Harper Jr. with 16.6 points per game. He also adds 6.8 rebounds per game and two assists per game.
- The Rutgers leaders in rebounds and assists are Clifford Omoruyi (7.7 rebounds per game) and Paul Mulcahy (4.7 assists per game).
- Harper Jr. is tops from three-point range for the Scarlet Knights, knocking down 2.4 treys per game.
- Rutgers’ Caleb McConnell has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 2.1 per game and Omoruyi is first in blocks with 0.9 per game.