Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Rutgers vs Iowa
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, January 20.
We’re predicting a one-sided affair when Iowa meet Rutgers. We should therefore take this selection at -120 to cover the -18.5 line on the spread.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 96-87 scoreline occurred on the road against Wisconsin Badgers.
Iowa Hawkeyes won last time out by a 74-57 scoreline. It was on the road against Indiana Hoosiers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 84-73 win for Iowa when they last played Rutgers. Iowa have five straight victories against Rutgers. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Rutgers vs Iowa Prediction & Picks
Get set for Rutgers vs Iowa with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s a case to be made for Iowa on the spread in this college contest. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -18.5 line at odds of -120 considering they should be superior.
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Key Rutgers vs Iowa stats:
Iowa -18.5 Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Tariq Francis (Rutgers) is available at -105 to record Over 14.5 points. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.
Latest Tariq Francis Player Prop Odds
Cooper Koch (Iowa) can be backed to register Over 0.5 assists at -233. We can back him when it comes to a Player Assists bet and hope that Overs comes in.
Latest Cooper Koch Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Iowa to cover the -18.5 spread combined with Over 138.5. Add in Tariq Francis (Rutgers) to score Over 14.5 points.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your picks to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored basketball bet on the matchup which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
60
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83
Iowa
Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try Iowa to achieve a 83-60 win at huge odds.
Rutgers vs Iowa Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Moneyline betting odds give Iowa a 97% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -3333 favorites with the sportsbooks. At +1200, Rutgers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 17.5 and the total points line is 140.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 140.5, it’s -110.
The best betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Bennett Stirtz is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 18.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.
There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 13/02 2025 Iowa 84 Rutgers 73
- NCAAB: 06/01 2024 Rutgers 77 Iowa 86
- NCAAB: 29/01 2023 Rutgers 82 Iowa 93
- NCAAB: 08/01 2023 Iowa 76 Rutgers 65
- NCAAB: 11/03 2022 Iowa 84 Rutgers 74
- NCAAB: 20/01 2022 Iowa 46 Rutgers 48
- NCAAB: 11/02 2021 Rutgers 66 Iowa 79
- NCAAB: 02/01 2021 Iowa 77 Rutgers 75
- NCAAB: 23/01 2020 Rutgers 80 Iowa 85
- NCAAB: 02/03 2019 Rutgers 86 Iowa 72
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Rutgers Stats
Iowa Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +18.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -18.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -18.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 137.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.30 pts and allowed 85.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 137.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 62.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.80 pts and allowed 60.70 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
|
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
|
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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