Iowa Hawkeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction & Picks - NCAA
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The Rutgers Scarlett Knights (3-0 SU, 1-1 ATS) will get conference play underway this weekend with their first Big Ten opponent of the year, the Iowa Hawkeyes (2-1 SU, 1-1-1 ATS). Kickoff at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ, at 8 p.m. EST, Friday, Sept. 19.
Rutgers took a gentle approach to the start of the season with three relatively easy opponents, the Ohio Bobcats. Miami (OH) and Norfolk State, an FCS school, they crushed last weekend 60-10. Senior quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has played well, with at least 252 yards passing per game, completing 72.9% of his passes, and seven total passing touchdowns without throwing a pick. Antwan Raymond has been the primary running back but has shared time and hasn’t had more than 16 carries or 87 yards in a game. Their defense will be in for its first real test of the season, facing an Iowa offense that was balanced in its win over UMass (234 yards passing and 201 yards rushing). The Rutgers defense could be in for a long night against an Iowa offense averaging 200+ yards rushing per game so far this season.
Iowa has managed to beat Rutgers in the recent past without much of an offense to speak of. But if the Hawkeyes can get the run game on track early, quarterback Mark Gronowski could hit some key pass plays late.
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Iowa Hawkeyes - Rutgers Scarlet Knights Key Points
- Rutgers and Iowa have played four times; Iowa has won all four.
- Rutgers is averaging 46 points per game this season while allowing 19.
- Iowa is averaging 31 points per game while allowing 10.
- Betting Public: In early returns, 65% of TOTAL tickets are on the OVER, while 86% of the handle is on the UNDER.
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Our Iowa Hawkeyes vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction
Rutgers has looked pretty good so far, but they have yet to face a decent team, which Iowa certainly is. Much like they usually do, the Hawkeyes depend on their defense, which happens to be one of the best in the country. They have weapons on offense, but they don’t use them effectively. However, this could be the best team Rutgers has fielded in years. At the least, it will give Iowa a good fight. But our best bet is not who will win or cover, but the TOTAL for this low-scoring game.
Our Iowa vs. Rutgers Pick: UNDER 45.5
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