Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction 2/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th, at the RAC. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hawkeyes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Scarlet Knights’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Iowa

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rutgers

-Recent betting trends in games played between Iowa and Rutgers

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hawkeyes and Scarlet Knights. 

Iowa Isn’t Good

Iowa isn’t good, there is no other way to put it. Iowa just keeps losing, and the games aren’t all that close. Iowa has been known for their offense, but in the last game against Wisconsin, they only scored 63 points and ended up losing by 11 points. The big problem was the offense only put up 24 points in the second half. Iowa shot 38.1 percent from the field and 32 percent from behind the three-point line. Pryce Sandfort put up 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists. On Sunday, Iowa will have another tough game against Maryland. 

Iowa currently sits with a 13-10 record overall and they have gone 9-14 against the spread. The over has hit in 13 of the 23 games. Iowa is averaging 84.5 points, while their defense is giving up 78.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 338th. One issue for Iowa is that Owen Freeman, one of their best players, is out for the season with a finger injury. He was averaging 16.7 points before he went down with the injury. Payton Sanford is averaging 15.9 points while shooting 40.2 percent from the field. Iowa will face Maryland, Oregon, and Washington following this one.

Why Iowa Will Beat Rutgers

• Iowa has won each of its last four games against Rutgers.
• Rutgers has lost each of its last three games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Must Win for Rutgers

If Rutgers wants to get anything out of this season, this is a game that is basically a must-win. Rutgers faced off against Maryland in the last game and they scored 81 points, but the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 39-28, and even though they scored 43 points in the second half, it wasn’t enough because the defense was so bad. Even though they lost, the offense was super impressive, and Dylan Harper had another big game, putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Two games ago against Illinois, Rutgers was able to pick up the 82-73 victory. 

Rutgers sits with a 12-12 record overall, and they have gone 11-12-1 against the spread. The over has hit in 14 of the 24 games. Rutgers is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 75.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 119th in the league while the defense is ranked 282nd. They are averaging 60.46 field goal attempts per game. This team has so much talent it’s a bit shocking that they haven’t won more games. Ace Bailey is averaging 19.4 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 36.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last 13 games against the Big Ten Conference Conference at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Seven of Iowa’s last eight road games have produced a total of 164+ points.

Iowa vs Rutgers Prediction

I really don’t trust either of these teams, and betting on Iowa, which has not kept games close lately, is scary, but they are still the play here. This isn’t the same Rutgers team that had good defenses as years past. Even without Owen Freeman, I believe the Iowa offense can find some success. Iowa is averaging 84.5 points per game, and they are going to jump out to a fast start. Iowa is going to keep it within a bucket. Back Iowa against the spread.