Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-4) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-7)
January 17, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -1.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights prediction.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers recently lost to Wisconsin and Iowa, while beating Purdue. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 78.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 40 percent shooting. Keisei Tominaga is averaging 14.5 points and 1.8 rebounds, while Rienk Mast is averaging 13.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Brice Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Juwan Gary is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are shooting 4.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game. Nebraska will play against Northwestern after this one.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights recently lost to Iowa and Michigan State, while beating Indiana. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 67.5 points on 39.1 percent shooting and allowing 64.3 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Aundre Hyatt is averaging 12 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Mowot Mag is averaging 10.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. Clifford Omoruyi is grabbing 9 rebounds, and Derek Simpson is dishing 2.8 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights prediction
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are probably the more talented and balanced team, mainly when it comes to the offensive side. However, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are a stingy defensive group, and they’re 8-1 SU at home as well, which probably gives them the edge in this contest. Nebraska has had issues on the road this season, and it’s where 3 of its 4 losses have come this year. Cheap line, give me Rutgers to get a big conference victory.
