Notre Dame vs Rutgers Prediction 11-26-24 College Basketball Picks
Rutgers (4-1) vs. Notre Dame (4-1)
November 26, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Notre Dame +2.5; Over/Under: +144
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In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Notre Dame Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, November 26th, at the MGM Arena.
Rutgers Coming off a Bad Loss
It was an awful loss for Rutgers in the last game and there are many questions about this team. Rutgers went on the road and faced off against Kennesaw State and it wasn’t a pretty game. Rutgers was down 44-26 at halftime and even though they fought back in the second half, they still ended up losing by two points. The defense ended up giving up 79 points. Even though they lost, Dylan Harper had a strong game putting up 21 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. The Scarlet Knights are averaging 79.8 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 131st while the defense is ranked 123rd. Harper is averaging 19.8 points while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. Rutgers will face Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State following this game.
Why Rutgers Will Beat Notre Dame
- Notre Dame has lost 24 of its last 27 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Rutgers has won each of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.
- Rutgers has won the first half in 25 of its last 31 games against non-conference opponents.
Notre Dame Looks to Bounce Back
Notre Dame in the last game faced off against Elon and it didn’t go well. The Fighting Irish scored 77 points, but the defense gave up 84 points and they ended up losing by seven points. Markus Burton had a strong game putting up 25 points, five assists, and two rebounds. Braeden Shewsberry also put up 22 points, four assists, and two rebounds. The Fighting Irish are averaging 82.2 points per game while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 87th in the league while the defense is ranked 128th. Markus Burton is averaging 21.4 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field.
Rutgers vs Notre Dame Prediction
Give me Rutgers here in a bounce-back spot. Yes, Rutgers struggled in the last game, but it was a true road game against a quality team. In terms of talent, the Scarlet Knights are the better team, and they are going to right the ship here. Rutgers is averaging 79.8 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Notre Dame’s defense is going to have no answer here, and it’s going to be Rutgers that is going to come out on top. Back Rutgers against the spread here.
