Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Pick - Odds - Betting Preview
Date:
March 5, 7:30 pm
Location:
Jersey Mike's Arena
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Rutgers -5
Total:
127.5
The Northwestern Wildcats will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on March 5, 2023, at the Jersey Mike's Arena. Rutgers is favored by five points, and the total line is set at 127.
TEAM LAST 5 GAMES
Northwestern Wildcats lost their last game against Penn State with a score of 65-68. They have won two out of their last five games. On the other hand, Rutgers Scarlet Knights won their last game against Penn State with a score of 59-56. They have won three out of their last five games.
POWER STATS
In terms of assists turnovers, Rutgers has the advantage with a ratio of 1.31 compared to Northwestern's 1.34. However, Northwestern has an advantage in rebounding with a total of 34.33, while Rutgers has a total of 37.4. Rutgers has a better shooting percentage differential with 4.12, while Northwestern has -0.6.
BETTING ODDS TRENDS
Rutgers Scarlet Knights have won 14 out of their last 18 games at home and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games at home. On the other hand, Northwestern Wildcats are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and have won two out of their last five games. When it comes to head-to-head matchups, Rutgers has a better record against Northwestern with five wins in their last six meetings.
INJURIES
Northwestern Wildcats guard J. Roper II is out indefinitely due to an ankle injury, and forward L. Hunger is out for the season with a foot injury. Meanwhile, Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward M. Mag is out for the season with a knee injury.
North Western at Rutgers Pick ATS 03/05/23
Based on the stats and trends, Rutgers has the edge in situational records (home vs. road and head-to-head). Additionally, Rutgers has an advantage in rebounding, assists turnovers, and shooting percentage differential. That has me on laying the points tonight. Take Rutgers -5.
Free Pick:
Take Rutgers -5.
