The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-2, 0-1 Big 10) and the No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers (7-1, 1-0 Big 10), who both like to play patient, will face off at Kohl Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Wisconsin Badgers Betting Prediction
The Scarlet Knights are hoping for a better outcome after their 78-67 loss to the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans in their last matchup. One of Michigan State’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 25 trips to the line, while Rutgers went 16 times. Eugene Omoruyi led Rutgers in scoring with 16 points on 7-for-18 shooting.
The last time the Badgers played, they defeated the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes, 72-66. Wisconsin’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Iowa. The Badgers had a rate of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.549), while the Hawkeyes posted a mark of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.542). With 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ had a solid game.
The Scarlet Knights won the lone game against the Badgers last season, 64-60. Rutgers had a much better turnover percentage (8.9 vs. 20.7). Wisconsin, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (12-15; 80.0 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Wisconsin ranks 352nd in possessions per game (63.4) and Rutgers is 298th (67.3) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Wisconsin Badgers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Rutgers ranks 27th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Wisconsin ranks 320th (31.5).
The Scarlet Knights rank 74th in steals per game (7.0) while the Badgers rank 238th (5.3).
Wisconsin averages 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Rutgers ranks 237th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
The Badgers rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.9) while the Scarlet Knights rank 133rd (21.2).
Wisconsin ranks 233rd in assists per game (12.7) while Rutgers ranks 311th (10.4).
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