- Penn State is a -4.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Rutgers / Penn State TV channel: BTN
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 pm in University Park, PA.
Penn State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).
The Rutgers vs. Penn State Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rutgers | +4.5 -105 | O 148.5 -110 | +170 |
| Penn State | -4.5 -115 | U 148.5 -110 | -210 |
Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this college basketball game with 68.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Rutgers vs Penn State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 58.4% confidence for today’s game.
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Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 40% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 1 of their last 5 games (+1.00 Units / 19% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.85 Units / 60% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+4.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.35% ROI).
- 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.05 Units / -9.26% ROI
- 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
- 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI).
- 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 0.65% ROI
- 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
- 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -19.23% ROI
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%
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 had a TS% of 41% last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State is shooting 30% from three (92/302) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%
Penn State has averaged 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (239 rebounds/26 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.6
Penn State shot 75% from the free throw line (502/671) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,404 points/1,889 shots) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (151/383) this season — tied for 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Rutgers allowed 66.2 points per game (1,985 points/30 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (181/449) this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%
Penn State has allowed 10.6 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.4
Penn State has averaged 20.9 defensive rebounds per game (544 rebounds/26 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.4
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (254/657) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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