The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-3) travel to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-3) on Saturday, December 7th. This game will be played at Value City Arena in Columbus and televised on FS1. Both Rutgers and Ohio State will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 12:00 ET.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Ohio State Buckeyes

The Scarlet Knights Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers dropped to 5-3 on the season after an 81-77 home loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, November 30th. The Scarlet Knights entered the game as +5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread.

After trailing 40-34 at halftime, Rutgers scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 149.5.

The Buckeyes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games

Ohio State’s season record dropped to 5-3 after a tough 83-59 road loss to Maryland on Wednesday. The Buckeyes went into the game as +5.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 142, just under the O/U line of 146.

Ohio State found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 50-17 at halftime. They showed some fight in the second half, outscoring Maryland 42-33, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the first-half deficit.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Rutgers put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 41.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 26 attempts for 23.1%, while connecting on 52.4% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 15 of 17 for 88.2%.

Ace Bailey and Wade Taylor IV each scored 24 points, with Bailey adding 10 rebounds. Jeremiah Williams contributed 20 points on 7 of 8 shooting. The Scarlet Knights grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

Ohio State struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 59 points on 37.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 21.1% from three-point range, connecting on 4 of 19 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1%, making 11 of 18 attempts.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the way for the Buckeyes, scoring 23 points and hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. He also added 4 assists. Devin Royal contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Derik Queen chipped in 17 points and 11 boards.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Despite Rutgers holding their opponent to 23% shooting from beyond the arc, they still gave up 81 points. The Scarlet Knights allowed 28 field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 41% overall.

From the free-throw line, Rutgers’ opponent shot 88%, hitting 15 of 17 attempts. The Scarlet Knights also gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Even though Rutgers gave up 81 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting from the field, including just 23% from beyond the arc (6/26). However, they struggled to contain two-point attempts, allowing 52% shooting (22/42).

At the free-throw line, Rutgers’ opponent was efficient, hitting 88% of their attempts (15/17). The Scarlet Knights also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Scarlet Knights vs Buckeyes Trends

• Through their last three road games, Rutgers has an ATS record of just 1-1-1. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 84 points per game.
• Across the Buckeyes last three home games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 77. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Rutgers has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Buckeyes have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Scarlet Knights vs Buckeyes Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Buckeyes to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Buckeyes at -6.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 153.5, and our model projects the Scarlet Knights and Buckeyes to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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