The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-1) travel to Rutgers to take on the Scarlet Knights (2-1) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
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The Eagles come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Boston University Terriers in their last contest, 80-62. The Eagles held the Terriers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 34.6). The Terriers also had a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above their season average of 15.8). Eastern Michigan was led by Elijah Minnie, who was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
In the Scarlet Knights’ previous outing, they lost big to the St. John’s Red Storm, 84-65. St. John’s made 16 of their 32 three pointers (50.0 percent), while Rutgers was 7-26 (26.9 percent). With 12 points and seven rebounds, Eugene Omoruyi put together a good game for Rutgers.
Rutgers might have trouble putting up points as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Eastern Michigan ranks 51st in defensive efficiency while the Scarlet Knights rank 317th in offensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Eastern Michigan averages 6.4 blocks per game, which ranks second in the NCAA. Rutgers ranks 251st in blocks allowed per game (4.2).
The Scarlet Knights average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. The Eagles rank 244th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
Rutgers averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 25th in the NCAA. Eastern Michigan ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
The Scarlet Knights rank 107th in assists allowed per game (12.6) while the Eagles rank 274th (15.2).
Rutgers ranks 141st in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while Eastern Michigan ranks 238th (23.5).
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