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Rutgers vs. Iowa prediction: Why Iowa is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Rutgers vs Iowa predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Iowa will face Rutgers in men's college basketball action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Iowa as the most likely winner of the Rutgers vs. Iowa game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rutgers vs. Iowa prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball game between Rutgers and Iowa 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Iowa a 96% chance of beating Rutgers. Our predicted final score has Iowa winning 80-61.
According to our model, Iowa (-17.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 138.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Rutgers vs. Iowa odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rutgers | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +17.5 (-104) | -17.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +1280 | -2400 |
| Total | o138.5 (-105) | u138.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rutgers vs. Iowa picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Iowa -17.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Iowa | -2400 |
| Total | Over 138.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 138.5 total points.
Rutgers vs. Iowa game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball action between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Rutgers vs. Iowa
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Conclusion
We predict Iowa, with a 96% win probability, will likely beat Rutgers on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rutgers vs. Iowa insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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