The Maine Black Bears (2-11) will try to snap their eight-game losing streak when they clash with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-5) at Louis Brown Athletic Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Maine Black Bears at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Free Prediction
In the Black Bears’ last contest, they were beaten by the Denver Pioneers, 63-50. Denver’s 0.151 free throw rate was their largest strength over Maine, who had a mark of 0.103. Maine’s Vincent Eze had a solid game, contributing four points and 10 rebounds.
The Scarlet Knights won big over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in their last game, 90-55. The Scarlet Knights had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.631 vs. 0.397) and had a better free throw rate (0.123 vs. 0.079). With 14 points and 10 rebounds, Eugene Omoruyi put together a solid performance for Rutgers.
The offensive glass could be a huge advantage for Rutgers in this matchup. The Scarlet Knights rank 25th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 percent), while Maine ranks 273rd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent). Also, the Black Bears’ 336th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 92.3) will go head-to-head against the Scarlet Knights’ 56th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.8).
Maine Black Bears vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rutgers, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Rutgers ranks 21st in rebounds per game (41.1) while Maine ranks 235th (31.8).
The Scarlet Knights rank 50th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Black Bears rank 179th (14.8).
Maine ranks 45th in steals per game (7.8) while Rutgers ranks 97th (6.6).
The Scarlet Knights rank 25th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Black Bears rank 75th (3.6).
Rutgers ranks 136th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while Maine ranks 137th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
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The Black Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Scarlet Knights have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (6.7 below their season average).
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