A low-scoring game should be expected when the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-7, 3-6 Big 10) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-9, 4-6 Big 10) square off at Value City Arena. The game gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio State Buckeyes Free Prediction
In the Scarlet Knights’ last outing, they topped the No. 25 Indiana Hoosiers, 66-58. The Scarlet Knights held the Hoosiers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 26.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.268 (above their season average of 0.198). Eugene Omoruyi played a pivotal role for Rutgers with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Buckeyes fell to the No. 5 Michigan Wolverines in their last matchup, 65-49. Michigan’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Ohio State. The Wolverines posted a mark of 13.2 (worse than their season average of 12.9), while the Buckeyes had a rate of 25.8 (above their season average of 16.3). Ohio State’s C.J. Jackson recorded 11 points and eight rebounds in the contest.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Montez Mathis recorded 16 points and the Scarlet Knights defeated the Buckeyes 64-61. 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).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Ohio State figures to have a considerable advantage. 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).
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Notes
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 Scarlet Knights have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Rutgers has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
During their last five games, the Buckeyes have scored an average of 61.8 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (4.9 above their season average).
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