Princeton vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

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  • Rutgers is a -6.5 point favorite vs Princeton
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Princeton / Rutgers TV channel: FS1

The Princeton Tigers visit Prudential Center to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Newark, NJ.

Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Princeton vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Princeton vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Princeton+6.5 -115O 151.5 -105+200
Rutgers -6.5 -105U 151.5 -115-250

Princeton vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 77.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Princeton vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Princeton has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+3.45 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Princeton has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.46 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.62 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)

Princeton Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Princeton has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.2 Units / -0.47% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.45% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.65 Units / 21.99% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.71% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 1.03% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI

Princeton Offensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/27 games) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Princeton has averaged 8.4 turnovers per game (328 turnovers/39 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Princeton shot 81% from the free throw line (354/437) last season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 71%

Princeton has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (576 assists/ 328 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers is shooting 42% (595/1,420) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.15 points per shot (2,839 points/2,466 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,138 points/1,046 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Princeton Defensive Stats & Trends:

Princeton has averaged 7.2 steals per game (87 steals/12 games) this season — 2nd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Princeton has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (936 rebounds/39 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Princeton allowed 7.0 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 8.2

Princeton allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (190/587) last season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Rutgers forced 14.9 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8


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