- Northwestern is a -6.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Rutgers / Northwestern TV channel: BTN
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Evanston, IL, USA.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).
The Rutgers vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rutgers | +6.5 -105 | O 140.5 -105 | +240 |
| Northwestern | -6.5 -115 | U 140.5 -115 | -300 |
Rutgers vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Rutgers vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 55.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.26 Units / 8% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+12.05 Units / 9% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.55 Units / 5% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.85 Units / 10% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 7-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.2 Units / -32.95% ROI).
- 10-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -0.55% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 11-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 0.83% ROI
- 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.64% ROI
- 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.4 Units / -42.73% ROI
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
Rutgers has averaged 1.18 points per shot (2,136 points/1,804 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.34
Rutgers has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,505 points/3,032 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.0 turnovers per game (249 turnovers/31 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (791 assists/ 491 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th 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 a 32% free throw rate (593 free throw attempts/1,839 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
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 has 361 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers has averaged 7.5 steals per game (226 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (127/428) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Northwestern has averaged 8.0 steals per game (248 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (232/628) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
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