It will be a contest between two tremendous defenses when the Miami Hurricanes (5-1) take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) at Watsco Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hurricanes lost a tough one against the Seton Hall Pirates, 83-81, while the Scarlet Knights defeated the Boston University Terriers, 54-44.
Rutgers played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.232 (above their season average of 0.170) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (below their season average of 37.7). For those same stats, Boston University was 0.093 and 16.2, respectively. Miami, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (14-18; 77.8 percent). Zach Johnson had a solid performance for Miami, putting up 18 points. Rutgers, meanwhile, was lifted by Eugene Omoruyi, who contributed 20 points and 17 rebounds.
Baskets could be hard to come by as a pair of the nation’s premier defenses square off. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Miami ranks 49th in defensive efficiency (98.7) and Rutgers is 11th (94.5). Moreover, the Scarlet Knights, who rank 316th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.198), will face off against the Hurricanes, who rank 37th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.192).
Rutgers vs. Miami ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Miami, ATS Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Miami ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.2) while Rutgers ranks 233rd in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
- The Hurricanes rank 187th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while the Scarlet Knights rank 326th (15.8).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 24th in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Hurricanes rank 184th (35.1).
- Miami ranks 170th in assists per game (13.4) while Rutgers ranks 316th (10.5).
