- Northwestern is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Northwestern / Rutgers TV channel: PEAC
The Northwestern Wildcats visit Jersey Mike's Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Northwestern vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | -4.5 -110 | O 144.5 -110 | -200 |
| Rutgers | +4.5 -110 | U 144.5 -110 | 165 |
Northwestern vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 57.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Northwestern vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+10.05 Units / 2% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.70 Units / 27% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.45 Units / 46% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.50 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.45 Units / 1% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+7.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.65 Units / 7% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.75 Units / -22.94% ROI).
- 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -0.05% ROI
- 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 5-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -40.23% ROI).
- 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.7 Units / -7.39% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (274 assists/ 129 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (274 assists/ 129 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,251 assists/ 748 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (219/732) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern allowed 32.0 points per game (1,023 points/32 games) in the first half last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Northwestern allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (99/281) in the second half last season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (274 assists/ 129 TOs) this season — tied for best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (274 assists/ 129 TOs) this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,251 assists/ 748 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (219/732) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Northwestern allowed 32.0 points per game (1,023 points/32 games) in the first half last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33.8
Northwestern allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (99/281) in the second half last season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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