The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1) go head-to-head against the Boston University Terriers (3-3) at the Louis Brown Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Boston University Terriers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights ATS Prediction
The Terriers are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-67 loss to the Drexel Dragons in their last matchup. Making free throws was one of Drexel’s largest advantages. They were 17-19 (89.5 percent), while the Terriers were just 4-9 (44.4 percent). Max Mahoney was Boston University’s high scorer with 20 points on 9-for-10 shooting.
In the Scarlet Knights’ last outing, they won big over the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 63-36. Rutgers’ 0.518 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Eastern Michigan, who had a mark of 0.306. The Scarlet Knights’ mark was below their season average of 0.558, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.519. Geo Baker was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Rutgers ranks 294th in possessions per game (67.4) and Boston University is 269th (67.9) dating back to last season. Furthermore, the Terriers rank 274th in turnover percentage (20.0 percent), while the Scarlet Knights rank 52nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (21.2 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rutgers ranks 29th in rebounds per game (39.0) while Boston University ranks 245th (33.9).
The Terriers rank 147th in assists per game (13.8) while the Scarlet Knights rank 310th (10.7).
Boston University ranks 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Rutgers ranks 250th (4.2).
The Scarlet Knights average 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the NCAA. The Terriers rank 185th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Boston University ranks 263rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.6) while Rutgers ranks 332nd (15.7).
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