Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers Prediction, 10/21/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Indiana Hoosiers

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Location: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Hoosiers (+3)

Total/Over-Under: 43

Memorial Stadium is the site where the Indiana Hoosiers (2-4) will attempt to defeat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-2) on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Indiana opens as 3-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 43.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights faced off with the Michigan State Spartans and walked away with a win by a score of 27-24. Kyle Monangai was the leader on the ground for the Scarlet Knights with 24 carries for 148 yds (6.2 yards per carry). Gavin Wimsatt finished 13/28 with 181 yds passing and 1 touchdown. He had a QB rating of 98.2 and finished the contest with 2 interceptions. In the running game, the Scarlet Knights gave up 112 yds on 41 tries, which is 2.7 yards per rush surrendered. Rutgers relinquished 18 completions on 29 tries for a total of 133 yds, and a completion rate of 62.1%. Overall, they had 65 plays which converted into 295 yds. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights rushed the ball a total of 37 times and accounted for 114 yds, which came out to an average of 3.1 yards per tote.

The Scarlet Knights have racked up 2,302 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Rutgers has compiled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 16 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 7 different times. Rutgers has amassed 128 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 30 penalties for 276 yds. As a team they're averaging 164.9 yards in the run game which has them sitting 54th in the country. When talking about putting points on the board, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 27.7 points per outing.

When it comes to passing yards, the Scarlet Knights are allowing 1,124 yds which puts them in 11th in the nation. They have allowed 160.6 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 56.5%. Over the course of this season, they have relinquished 277.3 yards per outing ranking them 8th in college football. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 5 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.4 yards per rush and 116.7 yards on the ground per game so far this season. For the season, they have allowed 817 running yards through 7 games. The Scarlet Knights rank 13th in the nation in terms of team defense, conceding 16.0 points per game.

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The Hoosiers head into this game 2-4 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Hoosiers walked away with a loss by a score of 52-7 when they faced the Michigan Wolverines. Tayven Jackson finished the contest with 52 yds on 7/13 passing while his quarterback rate was 56.7. He tossed 2 picks and his Y/A was 4.0. Trent Howland carried the football 5 times for 35 yds, finishing the game with 7.0 yards per carry for Indiana. Indiana rushed for 2.8 yards per tote, finishing with 92 yards on 33 attempts. The Hoosiers finished the game with 232 yards while they ran 62 plays (3.7 yards per play). The Hoosiers passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 86.4%, surrendering 244 yds on 19 for 22 passing. Indiana relinquished 42 running attempts for 163 yds (3.9 yards per rush).

The Indiana Hoosiers average 317.2 yards/game, which has them sitting 120th in college football. The Indiana offense has racked up 282 yards of penalties on 33 violations, ranking them 92nd in the country in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 107.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 643 yards for the year. They have tossed 5 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 111 first downs. In relation to how much they score, the Hoosiers are ranked 125th in Division 1 holding an average of 18.5 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Hoosiers have compiled 1,260 passing yards as well as an average of 210.0 throwing yards per game, putting them at 93rd in D-1.

Indiana has surrendered a total of 945 yards rushing (157.5 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 217.2 yards/outing, which puts them in 52nd in the nation. Their defense has compiled 0 fumbles and 6 picks this season. The Hoosiers defense has taken the field for 377 plays, which is good for 17th in Division 1. The Hoosiers are allowing 29.0 PPG, which has them ranked 92nd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 174 total points.

Who will win tonight's Scarlet Knights/Hoosiers college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Hoosiers +3

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