CauseThatsMyDJ Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 When: Thursday, March 1st on BTN at 9pm ET (approximately) KenPom: IU 65-59 with a 70% chance of victory ESPN: 68% chance of IU win Vegas: IU -6 Rutgers has three guys that score in double figures, with Corey Sanders leading the way at 15 ppg. Deshawn Freeman averages 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Geo Baker averages 10 ppg. Issa Thiam and Baker are their three point threats, averaging 35% from deep. They don't have a lot of height that should bother us. If we can contain Sanders, we should take this one. Stats IU Rutgers Rutgers has had the worst offense in the B1G, only considering conference games. They can't shoot, and they don't get to the free throw line. When they do get to the free throw line, we are the only team that shoots it at a worse clip. On defense, they are in the top three in turning the other team over. They are a good offensive rebounding team, but they also give up offensive rebounds on the other end. If we are careful with the ball and limit the turnovers, we should be okay in this one. Hopefully this can serve as a "get right" game for Devonte, as we would need him to have a chance against Purdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Be a tough test in front of a pro-Rutgers crowd..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieBall13 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Be a tough test in front of a pro-Rutgers crowd..... Interested to see the fan split tmrw night...I think it could be closer to 50/50 because there's a decent alumni base in NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohete15 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 They can’t handle our D. Gonna be ugly for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Good for the Rutgers fans. Just a hop, skip and a jump across the river. Yet.... somehow.... I feel either this tournament does not belong in New York.... or Rutgers does not belong in the B1G. Or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchenry34 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I always feel a bit uncomfortable when you play a team that has gotten a game under their belts in a mostly unfamiliar arena and have reason to feel good about themselves...it’s the better of the two matchups in terms of keeping Morgan out of foul trouble, but their guards could give our guards fits if we’re not focused. hoping Devonte has a homecoming of sorts. He has played well both times we were near the city this year. Maybe he’ll make it three for three and go off in the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 This game will be a lot closer than the game we played in the regular season. remember they almost beat PU and played MSU very tough this year. I think we will win but it will be a defensive struggle with us gutting out the win. IU 66 RU 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonialcrester Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I am waiting for HTD's prediction before saying anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyedinthewool Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Anyone have the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, dyedinthewool said: Anyone have the line? Still not posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 IU 85 Rutgers 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 All I can say is that we better win. Some way, some how. I'll even take an ugly win. It will make for a long off season if our last game was a loss to Rutgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just now, Reacher said: All I can say is that we better win. Some way, some how. I'll even take an ugly win. It will make for a long off season if our last game was a loss to Rutgers. A loss to Rutgers as part of a 3-game skid. This is actually a very big game for IU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 1 minute ago, BGleas said: A loss to Rutgers as part of a 3-game skid. This is actually a very big game for IU. Did it work out where you are going to be able to go tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyedinthewool Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, BGleas said: A loss to Rutgers as part of a 3-game skid. This is actually a very big game for IU. Yuge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyedinthewool Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 This game will be determined by the tenacity of our defense. Hold them under 65 and we win. Hoping we set the defensive tone early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Updated first post with stats and info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I think the Hoosiers need this W to hopefully get an NIT bid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 28 minutes ago, Reacher said: Did it work out where you are going to be able to go tonight? Unfortunately, no. My entire house got wiped out with a bad cold/bronchitis, so had to push the trip a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 IU opens -6 in Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CauseThatsMyDJ Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Line has already jumped to -8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I take no game for granted, particularly in MSG after the other guys have a game under their belts and are playing with nothing to lose. I think we win, but I can see this being a difficult game. I'm hoping we see a very focused IU team, with our veteran, senior guards playing to win and advance at the end of their college careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyedinthewool Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 11 hours ago, ArchieBall13 said: Interested to see the fan split tmrw night...I think it could be closer to 50/50 because there's a decent alumni base in NYC I would guess that IU will represent well, but the game is in Rutgers backyard. The other thing that will work against us are the fans from other BIG teams in attendance. Everyone roots for the underdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyedinthewool Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, CauseThatsMyDJ said: Line has already jumped to -8. Money going IU's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaHoosierFan Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 That place just can't get loud though. They only fill about half the seats and its a huge area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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