It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-9, 1-6 Big 10) welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-5, 3-4 Big 10) to the Louis Brown Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Free Prediction
The Cornhuskers are trying to rebound after their 70-64 loss to the No. 6 Michigan State Spartans in their last matchup. Michigan State’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Nebraska. The Spartans had a rate of 0.491 (below their season average of 0.579), while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.366 (below their season average of 0.546). James Palmer Jr. led Nebraska in scoring with 24 points on 6-for-21 shooting.
In the Scarlet Knights’ last game, they lost to the Northwestern Wildcats, 65-57. Northwestern made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent), while Rutgers was 4-17 (23.5 percent). With 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Montez Mathis led Rutgers in scoring.
The ineffective offense of Rutgers will battle against the stingy defense of Nebraska. The Scarlet Knights currently rank 297th in offensive efficiency, while the Cornhuskers are eighth in defensive efficiency. The Cornhuskers should have the edge on that side of the ball.
After the Cornhuskers won both matchups against the Scarlet Knights last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last game, Nebraska won 67-55. Nebraska did a fantastic job of making free throws (14-19; 73.7 percent). Rutgers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.8 vs. 35.3).
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Free Pick
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Betting Notes:
Rutgers ranks 44th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Nebraska ranks 188th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
The Cornhuskers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.4) while the Scarlet Knights rank 112th (12.9).
Nebraska ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while Rutgers ranks 113th (22.1).
The Cornhuskers rank 30th in steals per game (8.3) while the Scarlet Knights rank 125th (6.4).
Rutgers blocks 4.4 opponent shots per game, which ranks 45th in the nation. Nebraska ranks 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
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The Cornhuskers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 16.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (5.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (9.2 above their season average).
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