The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-1), 4-point underdogs, will travel to the Petersen Events Center to go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Panthers (6-2). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 125.5 points and it will air on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Panthers beat the Northwestern Wildcats 72-59, while the Scarlet Knights easily got past the Massachusetts Minutemen 82-57.
Rutgers played a flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.293 (above their season average of 0.268) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.560 (above their season average of 0.526). Massachusetts was 0.098 and 0.418, respectively, for those same stats. The Panthers, meanwhile, held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.9 (below their season average of 31.8) and had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 18.0). Pittsburgh was led by Eric Hamilton, who recorded 10 points and 12 rebounds. Geo Baker, meanwhile played a key role for Rutgers with 17 points.
Of the Scarlet Knights’ seven games, four have finished over the total. Rutgers has a phenomenal 6-1 straight up (SU) record, but they are just 3-4 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Rutgers, Panthers games have a tendency to go under the O/U total (62.5 percent). Further, Pittsburgh is 6-2 SU and 5-3 ATS.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Pittsburgh should have a noteworthy advantage. Since last season, the Panthers defense ranks 47th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.471), while the Rutgers offense ranks 292nd in effective field goal percentage (0.481). Furthermore, the Scarlet Knights have been among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent). The Panthers, meanwhile, rank 327th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 67.4 percent.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rutgers ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.2) while Pittsburgh ranks 241st in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
- The Panthers average 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. The Scarlet Knights rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Pittsburgh ranks 250th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while Rutgers ranks 274th (19.5).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 49th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Panthers rank 259th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
- Rutgers ranks 188th in assists per game (13.1) while Pittsburgh ranks 271st (11.6).
