THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-INDIANA PREDICTION THREAD
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Indiana is one of the best teams in conference right now. Let's hope they start believing it and come out asleep.
Lots going against us in this game.
IU is rolling right now, with 3 or 4 game winning streak.
IU playing for NCAA at-large bid.
IU at home on senior night.
RU reeling after heartbreaking loss, not sure what their mindset will be, especially if Alumni Hall is rocking.
IU 75
RU 62
IU is rolling right now, with 3 or 4 game winning streak.
IU playing for NCAA at-large bid.
IU at home on senior night.
RU reeling after heartbreaking loss, not sure what their mindset will be, especially if Alumni Hall is rocking.
IU 75
RU 62
I think we are running into a buzz saw in a very tough place to play on Senior Day no less. IU 76 - RU 61
At this point forward...I see no reason why we can’t predict a Rutgers win against anyone we play
Rutgers 70
Indiana 66
Rutgers 70
Indiana 66
Indiana 71
Rutgers 62
Trail the whole game.
I don’t care for Dakich as an announcer but he’s 100% right with the refs at Indiana. Prepare to be frustrated.
Rutgers 62
Trail the whole game.
I don’t care for Dakich as an announcer but he’s 100% right with the refs at Indiana. Prepare to be frustrated.
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Y’know, I was worried about PSU more than Indy. I thought if we got off to a slow start (we did) and PSU opened up a big lead (they did) it would take the crowd out of it and it would be a long painful night.
But something happened at halftime, and in the second half we scored 46 points! This against a strong defensive team and with our point guard and second leading scorer coming up completely empty, with no points — zero, nada, nothing.
So we go into Indy like we went into IL, PSU, NW, Iowa, hell even at Wisky, where now we know we can play well on the road. Geo will be ready. Gene is always ready. Shaq is a warrior. Our guys are confident.
We are no longer a 2-dimensional team. We have multiple guys that can and will step up, on both ends of the floor — Harper, Caleb, Tez and Myles. And lord help Indy if Thiam, Kiss or Carter get hot.
Indy needs this game to keep their NCAA hopes alive. They will come out strong with high energy. If RU takes the initial blow and keeps it close at the half, and then deep into the second half, Indy will start to worry, as they should.
If it’s anyone’s game with 2 minutes to go, I wouldn’t want to be Indy. They will be nervous and tight while we’ll be playing with house money.
RU 66
Indy 65
But something happened at halftime, and in the second half we scored 46 points! This against a strong defensive team and with our point guard and second leading scorer coming up completely empty, with no points — zero, nada, nothing.
So we go into Indy like we went into IL, PSU, NW, Iowa, hell even at Wisky, where now we know we can play well on the road. Geo will be ready. Gene is always ready. Shaq is a warrior. Our guys are confident.
We are no longer a 2-dimensional team. We have multiple guys that can and will step up, on both ends of the floor — Harper, Caleb, Tez and Myles. And lord help Indy if Thiam, Kiss or Carter get hot.
Indy needs this game to keep their NCAA hopes alive. They will come out strong with high energy. If RU takes the initial blow and keeps it close at the half, and then deep into the second half, Indy will start to worry, as they should.
If it’s anyone’s game with 2 minutes to go, I wouldn’t want to be Indy. They will be nervous and tight while we’ll be playing with house money.
RU 66
Indy 65
How much does the Thiam issue affect the team? I think it unfortunately will affect us quite negatively
No sooner had I posted a glowingly positive prediction above, then I see the news about Issa. Would’ve changed my whole mindset about the game on Sunday. I suspect it will have a damping effect on our players too.
Yeah even if the players know Pike had to suspend him, it's just different with someone noticeably absent. RU has impressed in some supposedly bad matchups this year but I don't think this is the one. IU by 11 and we prepare for the Huskers in the 12/13 game.
I guess with the exception of a couple of folks, no one believes in RU based on what exactly??
Indiana suddenly being a Sweet 16 contender??
Issa not being on the bench or available for spot duty.
The entire sports world based off 1 game, a 1 point loss to PSU, is ready to anoint Indiana to elite status.
This is the classic situation on why Vegas makes hotels and resorts globally. Keep following the herd and what ESPN tells you to believe in recruiting, predictions and you're probably going to lose your shirt.
RU is significantly better now than the 1st time they smothered Indiana. And Indiana is healthier now, but overconfidence can be your worst nightmare. Ask RU expecting a party vs PSU and getting jumped in the alley during the 1st half.
I don't know who stops RU defensively on Indiana, but this isn't an elite defensive team. Harper, Caleb and others should get shots off the dribble and in the paint.
Game will come down to whether we avoid the defensive breakdowns that crop up. If not, RU wins and it will be the biggest win of the Pikiell era.
You make statements about your program when your backed into a corner and the bandwagon starts to empty. This will be one of the toughest environments a young roster can ask for. I'm more curious to how Indiana reacts, when RU doesn't fold up, how the pressure builds up on Indiana.
Indiana has to win this game or has already won it, based on listening to ESPN and FS1 all day yesterday.....is that because Illinois gave up 92 points to them and rarely plays defense??
Surprised by what fans here are posting, because if you want to make this quantum leap to NIT or NCAA level talk next year, you show up today, on the road and make life difficult for the Hoosiers.
RU 67, Indiana 65.....
Indiana suddenly being a Sweet 16 contender??
Issa not being on the bench or available for spot duty.
The entire sports world based off 1 game, a 1 point loss to PSU, is ready to anoint Indiana to elite status.
This is the classic situation on why Vegas makes hotels and resorts globally. Keep following the herd and what ESPN tells you to believe in recruiting, predictions and you're probably going to lose your shirt.
RU is significantly better now than the 1st time they smothered Indiana. And Indiana is healthier now, but overconfidence can be your worst nightmare. Ask RU expecting a party vs PSU and getting jumped in the alley during the 1st half.
I don't know who stops RU defensively on Indiana, but this isn't an elite defensive team. Harper, Caleb and others should get shots off the dribble and in the paint.
Game will come down to whether we avoid the defensive breakdowns that crop up. If not, RU wins and it will be the biggest win of the Pikiell era.
You make statements about your program when your backed into a corner and the bandwagon starts to empty. This will be one of the toughest environments a young roster can ask for. I'm more curious to how Indiana reacts, when RU doesn't fold up, how the pressure builds up on Indiana.
Indiana has to win this game or has already won it, based on listening to ESPN and FS1 all day yesterday.....is that because Illinois gave up 92 points to them and rarely plays defense??
Surprised by what fans here are posting, because if you want to make this quantum leap to NIT or NCAA level talk next year, you show up today, on the road and make life difficult for the Hoosiers.
RU 67, Indiana 65.....
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