7* NCAAB *HEAVY HITTER* on Rutgers +10.5

Rutgers vs. Villanova, 02/18/2013 21:00 EDT, Score: 63 - 71

Point Spread: +10½/-110 Rutgers

Sportsbook: BookMaker

Result: Win

7* NCAAB *HEAVY HITTER* on Rutgers +10.5
The Key: Rutgers lost at DePaul Saturday, and it lost leading scorer Eli Carter to a right knee injury in that game. However, I expect the Scarlet Knights to rally in wake of Carter's injury. They were blown out by 21 by Villanova in last season's Big East Tournament, and that loss will provide plenty of motivation here. Villanova is coming off a big win at Connecticut Saturday, and I'm expecting a letdown from it here. Consider that plays against favorites of 10 or more points that have covered the number in 5 or 6 of their last 7 games and are playing with one or no days of rest are 83-47 ATS the last 5 seasons. In addition, plays on road underdogs of 10 or more points in the month of February that are playing their 2nd road game in 3 days are 101-48 ATS the last 5 seasons. Plus, Nova is 0-7 ATS the last 3 seasons when matched up against teams that carry a winning percentage of 51% to 60%. The Wildcats have lost to these foes by an average of 3.7 points. Take the points.