Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights ATS Prediction 03/06/19

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-14, 7-11 Big 10) close out their home schedule at Louis Brown Athletic Center against the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-17, 5-13 Big 10). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Scarlet Knights beat the 22nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 86-72, while the Nittany Lions were beaten by the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 61-57.

The Scarlet Knights had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.467) and had a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 16.0). Penn State, meanwhile, held Wisconsin to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.1 (below their season average of 23.6). Ron Harper Jr. played well for Rutgers, finishing with 27 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Lamar Stevens played a pivotal role for Penn State with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Baker led the Scarlet Knights to a 64-60 victory. He recorded 20 points. The Scarlet Knights’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Nittany Lions. Rutgers had a rate of 35.0, while Penn State posted a mark of 32.5.

Penn State at Rutgers Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Rutgers, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Penn State ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Rutgers ranks 154th (22.4).
  • The Scarlet Knights rank 65th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Nittany Lions rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Scarlet Knights rank 26th in rebounds per game (39.0) while the Nittany Lions rank 116th (36.2).
  • Penn State averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 46th in the country. Rutgers ranks 117th in steals allowed per game (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Nittany Lions’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 0.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (1.4 below their season average).