Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/24
Betting on today’s Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on BTN. The over/under for this game is set at 139.5 points, and Nebraska is favored by -8 vs. Rutgers in a Big Ten conference matchup.
RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +8
This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 6:30 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.
WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Cornhuskers.
- Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +8.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Does Rutgers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Despite having a losing record overall, Rutgers has been a much better team at home this season, going 12-6 compared to 3-7 on the road. As underdogs, the Scarlet Knights are just 4-9 this season.
Over their last 10 games on the road, Rutgers is 3-7, and they have lost two straight games away from home. In their most recent game, they beat Michigan by 30 points, 82-52.
As the underdog this season, Rutgers has gone 6-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 4-6, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 5-5. Their overall ATS mark for the year is 13-15.
This season, the over/under record in Rutgers games is 9-19, and today’s line of 139.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (136.9). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line, including their last three games (average of 135 points). Currently, their over/under record in the last three games is 1-2.
Rutgers recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 82 points against Michigan. This output exceeded their season average of 66.7 points per game. In terms of offense, the Scarlet Knights have a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, putting them 389th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 381st in percentage and 335th in three-pointers made.
This season, the Rutgers defense has been impressive, holding the 34th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.9 points per contest. Against Michigan, the Scarlet Knights’ defense gave up 52 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Michigan only made 8 free-throws.
Can The Cornhuskers Secure a Home Victory?
Nebraska enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 17 of their 29 games this season. So far, they have gone 16-1 in those games.
At home, the Cornhuskers have been dominant this season, going 17-1. They have also won their last 11 games at home, and over their last 10 games at home, they are a perfect 10-0.
As the favorite, Nebraska has been solid vs. the spread this season with a 13-3-1 record. At home, the Cornhuskers have an ATS mark of 14-3-1 and they have gone 9-1 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.
Today’s over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Nebraska’s games this season (147.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points compared to their season average of 146.6 points per game. So far this year, their over/under record is 19-10.
In contrast to their season average of 76.8 points per game, the Nebraska had a below average performance. They scored 69 points against Ohio State and had a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Leading the team in scoring was Rienk Mast with 14 points. Jamarques Lawrence also added 14 points for the Cornhuskers.
The Cornhuskers’ defense is presently ranked 110th nationally, allowing an average of 69.8 points per contest. So far, the Nebraska defense is giving up an average of 10.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.9 times per game (497th).