The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-13) travel to face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-9) on Sunday, March 3rd. This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln and televised on BTN. Rutgers is coming off a win in their previous game, while Nebraska is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Ohio State. Tip-off is set for 6:30 ET.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Are Coming Off A Win
Today, Rutgers will be on the road as they take on Nebraska. So far this season, the Scarlet Knights have gone 3-7 on the road, and they have lost their last two games away from home. Overall, Rutgers has a record of 15-13, and they are 7-10 in Big Ten play.
Coming into this game as the underdog, Rutgers has gone 4-9 in games where they were not favored. In their last game, the Scarlet Knights defeated Michigan by a score of 82-52. Over their last three games on the road, Rutgers has gone 1-2, and over their last 10 games away from home, they have gone 3-7.
As the underdog this season, Rutgers has gone 6-7 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-6 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Scarlet Knights have gone 5-5. In their last three road games, Rutgers is 1-2 vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record for Rutgers sits at 9-19, and today’s over/under line of 136 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (136.9). So far, 20 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s over/under line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is similar to their season average of 132.6 points per game.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Nebraska comes into this game with a 20-9 record and a 10-8 record in Big Ten play. They have been dominant at home, going 17-1 this season and 10-0 in their last ten games. Their average scoring margin at home is +13.8 compared to -4.0 on the road.
So far, Nebraska has been favored in 17 of their games, going 16-1 in those contests. Their last game was a 78-69 loss to Ohio State, and they are looking to bounce back and extend their 11-game home winning streak.
As the favorite this season, Nebraska has been excellent vs. the spread, going 13-3-1. They’ve also been great at home vs. the spread, going 14-3-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cornhuskers are 8-2 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 136 is lower than the average over/under line in Nebraska’s games this season (147.3). This year, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 142 points compared to their season average of 146.6 points per game.
Rutgers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Rutgers offense put up 82 points against Michigan. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.4% and made 8 threes. Clifford Omoruyi led the scoring for the Scarlet Knights, contributing 19 points. Additionally, Jeremiah Williams chipped in with 19 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Omoruyi (C) | 11.0 | 8.9 | 0.5 |
| Aundre Hyatt (F) | 10.9 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| Derek Simpson (G) | 8.8 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Nebraska Offense Breakdown
Against Ohio State, the Nebraska had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 76.8 points per game. They scored 69 points and posted a field goal percentage of 38.8% in the game. Keisei Tominaga is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 13.9. Meanwhile, Brice Williams also brings a PPG average of 12.7 into the game.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keisei Tominaga (G) | 13.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Brice Williams (G) | 12.7 | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Rienk Mast (F) | 13.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 |
Rutgers Team Defense
Currently, the Scarlet Knights’ defense holds the 35th rank in the nation, allowing 65.9 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.1 threes per game vs. Nebraska. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.9%.
Nebraska Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Nebraska defense is giving up an average of 69.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Ohio State, the Buckeyes finished with a field goal percentage of 38% and a total of 78 points vs. Nebraska.
Scarlet Knights vs Cornhuskers Trends
- Across the Scarlet Knights last five road games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- In their last five games at home, the Cornhuskers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Scarlet Knights have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cornhuskers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.
Scarlet Knights vs Cornhuskers Prediction
For a pick on the point-spread in this Cornhuskers vs. Scarlet Knights matchup, our bet is to grab the Scarlet Knights at +8.5. Even though our projections have the Cornhuskers winning 75-69, we see the Scarlet Knights as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 136, and our model projects the Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.
Last updated:March 3, 2024 Nebraska Cornhuskers, Rutgers Scarlet Knights