The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-1) will be at home in the Louis Brown Athletic Center when they go head-to-head against the Massachusetts Minutemen (5-2). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, November 29, 2019.
Massachusetts Minutemen at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Scarlet Knights had no trouble getting past the NJIT Highlanders, 85-58, while the Minutemen fell to the St. John’s Red Storm, 78-63.
Rutgers played a nearly flawless contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 36.0) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.625 (above their season average of 0.505). For those same stats, NJIT was 22.2 and 0.411, respectively. Massachusetts, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.276 (above their season average of 0.210). Rutgers was lifted by Myles Johnson, who recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds. Tre Mitchell was a key piece for Massachusetts with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Rutgers in this battle. The Scarlet Knights rank 33rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while Massachusetts ranks 195th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.8 percent) since the 2018-19 season.
Massachusetts Minutemen at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Massachusetts, ATS Winner – Massachusetts, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rutgers ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Massachusetts ranks 223rd (34.4).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 46th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Minutemen rank 187th (2.9).
- Rutgers ranks 131st in steals per game (6.6) while Massachusetts ranks 245th (5.4).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 113th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while the Minutemen rank 261st (14.6).
- Massachusetts ranks 126th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while Rutgers ranks 270th (19.7).
