Wisconsin vs Rutgers Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/18/23
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (16-10) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (15-10)
February 18, 2023 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Wisconsin Badgers -1.5 / Rutgers Scarlet Knights +1.5; Over/Under: +120
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Wisconsin Badgers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Kohl 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 70.2 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 60 points on 39 percent shooting. Clifford Omoruyi is averaging 13.5 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Cam Spencer is averaging 12.3 points and 3.4 rebounds. Aundre Hyatt is the third double-digit scorer and Caleb McConnell is dishing 3 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
The Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 65 points on 41.4 percent shooting and allowing 63.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 12.7 points and 3 rebounds, while Connor Essegian is averaging 11.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Steven Crowl is the third double-digit scorer and Tyler Wahl is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.6 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.1 rebounds per game.
Rutgers vs Wisconsin Trends
The Scarlet Knights are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. The Badgers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 home games and 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games overall. The under is 8-2 in Scarlet Knights last 10 road games. The under is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 home games. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have been the better team this season, and them in the underdog role is a bit strange. However, Wisconsin at home is still a tough out and this is a must win for the Badgers in terms of standings and resume. Wisconsin wins at home by an average of 5.5 points. I’ll lay the bucket with the home team.
