The Minnesota Golden Gophers (17-10, 7-9 Big 10) travel to Louis Brown Athletic Center to meet the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-14, 5-11 Big 10). The Golden Gophers look to snap a five-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 24, 2019.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Scarlet Knights fell to the 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 71-60, while the Golden Gophers were defeated by the seventh-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 69-60.
Minnesota held Michigan to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 25.1) while Rutgers had a better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 17.8). Geo Baker had a solid performance for Rutgers, putting up 17 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Minnesota rallied around Jordan Murphy, who finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Murphy led the Golden Gophers to an 88-70 victory. He recorded a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Minnesota made good use of their 25 trips to the free throw line, making 20 of them (80.0 percent). Rutgers, on the other hand, was just 10-16 (62.5 percent).
Rutgers appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Scarlet Knights rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Minnesota ranks 157th in defensive rebounding percentage (72.4 percent).
Minnesota at Rutgers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Rutgers, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Minnesota ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Rutgers ranks 157th (22.4).
- The Golden Gophers rank 55th in assists per game (15.2) while the Scarlet Knights rank 121st in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Scarlet Knights average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. The Golden Gophers rank 183rd in blocks allowed per game (4.6).
- Minnesota averages 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. Rutgers ranks 152nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
- The Golden Gophers have been outscored by an average of 3.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Minnesota has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
