Two of the most respected coaches in college football will match wits on Saturday. Last year Tom Allen led Indiana to its best season in over 50 years. Allen was rewarded with a massive contract raise and extension. And then with that came increased expectations. But the Football Gods are punishing the Hoosiers for a season in which everything went right. This year everything has gone wrong for IU. In particular, injuries have decimated the Hoosiers. For Rutgers, Schiano continues to build his “chopping wood” culture. College Football odds progress, though slow, is noticeable.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 13, 2021, noon ET |
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| Location: | Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana |
| Rutgers at Indiana TV Coverage: | Big Ten Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rutgers | +7½ (-120) | 43½ (-110) | +230 |  |
| Indiana | -7½ (EV) | 43½ (-110) | -270 | |
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers SBG Odds Overview
The sportsbook betting handle should be split evenly between these teams. Specifically, Rutgers remains a loser in the eyes of the masses. Schiano is respected for improving the Scarlet Knights and its competitive fire. So too is Allen at Indiana viewed in that way. But too many bettors have been burned too many times in 2021 by the Hoosiers.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Team Overview
Last week Rutgers was routed at home by Wisconsin 52-3 as 13-point dogs. The game went over the total of 37.5. As a result, Rutgers is 4-5 straight up, 5-4 against the spread, and 4-5 over/under. The Scarlet Knights rank 115th for total offense and 113th for scoring offense. Defensively, Rutgers ranks 66th overall and 64th for points allowed.
Indiana Hoosiers Team Overview
Last week, Indiana lost at Michigan 29-7 as a 21-point dog. The Hoosiers and Wolverines game went under the total of 51. As a result, Indiana has a record of 2-7 straight up, 2-7 against the spread, and 5-4 over/under. Overall, Indiana ranks 119th for total offense and 117th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Hoosiers rank 63rd overall and 105th for points allowed.
Now the Hoosiers have lost five straight games. Injury ravaged Indiana is collapsing in a season that started with them hoping to contend for a division title. Indiana’s latest loss makes them ineligible for a bowl. Further, it marks an ending to its chances of playing in three straight postseasons for the first time since the late 1980s.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers Against the Spread
- On the road, Rutgers is 61% against the spread
- In conference action, the Scarlet Knights are 39% against the spread
- As an away team, Rutgers is 69% under the total.
- In conference games, the Scarlet Knights are 60% under the total
- At home, Indiana is 61% against the spread
- In conference action, The Hoosiers are 61% against the spread
- As a home team, Indiana is 53% under the total
- In conference games, the Hoosiers are 57% over the total
- Rutgers is 1-3 against the spread vs. Indiana
- The Scarlet Knights and Hoosiers are 1-3 over/under the total
- At Indiana, Rutgers 0-2 vs. the odds against the Hoosiers
- Further, these two teams are 0-2 over/under the total at Indiana
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Indiana Hoosiers SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, Indiana is a good betting value at home. And the Hoosiers get the College Football odds money against Rutgers. Further, Indiana is a much more reliable betting value in conference games.
Rutgers at Indiana SBG Best Bet: Indiana Hoosiers.