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

In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 12th at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 12-12 (5-8) this year after they lost to Maryland by a score of 90-81 in their last game. Rutgers trailed 49-38 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Scarlet Knights shot 41.3% from the field, 18.8% on three-pointers, and 83.9% on free throws in the game. Dylan Harper led Rutgers with 20 points and four rebounds, while Dylan Grant added 19 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Scarlet Knights defeated Illinois by a score of 82-73 but did lose to Michigan by a score of 66-63 before that. Rutgers has lost four of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings with a 5-8 record. Rutgers has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 75.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Ace Bailey is averaging 19.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Dylan Harper is averaging 19.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Rutgers is shooting 44.1% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 32.9% on three-pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 13-10 (4-8) this season after they lost to Wisconsin by a score of 74-63 in their last game. Iowa led 39-37 at halftime, but they were outscored 37-24 in the second half in the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 38.1% from the field, 32% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Pryce Sandfort led Iowa with 14 points and four rebounds, while Josh Dix added 13 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hawkeyes lost to Purdue by a score of 90-81 and Ohio State by a score of 82-65. Iowa has lost six of their last seven games and they are currently a half-game behind Rutgers in the Big Ten standings with a 4-8 record. Iowa has scored 84.5 points per game and they have allowed 78.8 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game this season. Payton Sandfort is averaging 15.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Josh Dix is averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Iowa is shooting 49.6% from the field, 68.2% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Rutgers will beat Iowa

• Iowa has lost each of its last six road games.
• Rutgers has won eight of its last nine night games at Jersey Mike’s Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost the first half in each of its last eight road games.

Why Iowa will beat Rutgers

• Iowa has won seven of its last eight games against Rutgers.
• Rutgers has lost six of its last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last six games against Rutgers.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last 13 games against Conference opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Each of Iowa’s last six games at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction 

Rutgers comes into this contest after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they will be at home for this game. The Scarlet Knights did beat Illinois in their last home game, but they are shooting just 44.1% from the field this year. Rutgers has struggled defensively this year, allowing 75.2 points against per game. Iowa has lost three games in a row and their high-scoring offense has been held in check, scoring 65 points or fewer in two of those three games. The Hawkeyes have really fallen apart over the last few weeks and they are allowing nearly 80 points against per game on defense. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this matchup, as neither team likes to play defense, so take the over here.