Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • Minnesota (21-3) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rutgers (12-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
  • Rutgers / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-12) visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-3) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Rutgers vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Rutgers vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rutgers+4.5 -110O 132.5 -110+155
Minnesota -4.5 -110U 132.5 -110-190

Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Rutgers have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 32 games (+17.40 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+10.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.25 Units / -4.72% ROI).

  • 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 0.8% ROI
  • 7-17 when betting the Over for -11.7 Units / -44.23% ROI
  • 17-7 when betting the Under for +9.25 Units / 34.97% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 20-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+16.7 Units / 63.26% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 6.68% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Rutgers has averaged 1.05 points per shot (1,806 points/1,724 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Rutgers is shooting 38% (271/710) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (385/614) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (607/946) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (416/649) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (177/280) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 9.0 steals per game (314 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has 461 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Rutgers has averaged 7.1 steals per game (164 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has forced 16.3 turnovers per game (570 turnovers/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (195 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Minnesota has averaged 5.4 steals per game (287 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (232/609) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (58/184) in the second half this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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