Penn State vs Rutgers Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/26/23
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (17-11) vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (17-11)
February 26, 2023 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Penn State Nittany Lions -3 / Rutgers Scarlet Knights +3; Over/Under: +132.5
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Penn State Nittany Lions meet Sunday in college basketball action at the Bryce Jordan Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 68.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 59.8 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Clifford Omoruyi is averaging 13.3 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Cam Spencer is averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. Aundre Hyatt is grabbing 4.3 rebounds and Caleb McConnell is dishing 3 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.2 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
The Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 73.4 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 68.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Jalen Pickett is averaging 18.8 points and 6.9 assists, while Seth Lundy is averaging 14.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Andrew Funk is the third double-digit scorer and Camren Wynter is dishing 1.9 assists. The Penn State Nittany Lions are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Penn State Nittany Lions are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game.
Rutgers vs Penn State Trends
The Scarlet Knights are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Nittany Lions are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 home games and 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 overall. The over is 5-0 in Nittany Lions last 5 overall. The underdog is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are playing their worst ball of the season and that’s not going to change on the road where they lose by an average of 4.7 points. Penn State has been able to stay above water, and it’s at home, where it wins by an average of 12.6 points. PSU also wins by an average of 10.5 points as a favorite. I’ll lay the bucket.
