Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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It will be a contest between two stifling defenses when the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-7, 3-6 Big 10) clash with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-9, 4-6 Big 10) at Value City Arena. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Buckeyes fell to the fifth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 65-49, while the Scarlet Knights beat the 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, 66-58.

Rutgers dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 34.4) and a free throw rate of 0.268 (above their season average of 0.198). Indiana was 20.0 and 0.167, respectively, for those same stats. Ohio State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 29.1). Ohio State received a boost from C.J. Jackson, who finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. Eugene Omoruyi played well for Rutgers, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Montez Mathis led the Scarlet Knights to a 64-61 victory. He produced 16 points. Rutgers did a fantastic job of making free throws (15-20; 75.0 percent). Ohio State, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 33.3).

When looking at effective field goal percentage, Ohio State should have a considerable edge. The Buckeyes defense ranks 44th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.468), while the Rutgers offense is ranked 335th in effective field goal percentage (0.460).

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Ohio State Buckeyes ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Ohio State, ATS Winner – Ohio State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Rutgers ranks 27th in rebounds per game (39.7) while Ohio State ranks 168th (35.3).
  • The Scarlet Knights rank 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Buckeyes rank 163rd (2.5).
  • Ohio State ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Rutgers ranks 90th (12.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Buckeyes have been outscored by an average of 8.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Ohio State has defeated opponents by an average of 7.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 63.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).