The Saint Peter’s Peacocks and Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet Monday in college basketball action at the Jersey Mike’s Arena. Here’s a Rutgers vs Saint Peter’s Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Saint Peter’s Pick.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Preview
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks lost to Seton Hall and UMass Lowell, and they play UMBC and Fairleigh Dickinson next. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are averaging 63.5 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Marcus Randolph is averaging 12.5 points and 2.5 rebounds, while Mouhamed Sow is averaging 10 points and 6 rebounds. Armoni Zeigler is the third double-digit scorer and Brent Bland is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The Saint Peter’s Peacocks are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Wagner, and they play Monmouth, Merrimack, Kennesaw State, Notre Dame, and Alabama next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 75 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 52 points on 34.9 percent shooting. Dylan Harper is averaging 20 points and 3 rebounds, while PJ Hayes IV is averaging 12 points and 3 rebounds. Lathan Sommerville is the third double-digit scorer, and Jeremiah Williams is dishing 2 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 57.1 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Rutgers has won 20 of its last 21 games at Jersey Mike’s Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- Saint Peter’s has lost nine of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
- Rutgers has won the first half in each of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last four night games against the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has produced a total of 122 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rutgers ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (27.3%).
- Rutgers ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (2.0).
- Saint Peter’s ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (25.5).
- Saint Peter’s ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (34.5).
Rutgers vs Saint Peter’s Prediction
I considered the points and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks as they’ve covered 7 of their last 10 games, and they’ve competed defensively through 2 games this season. However, Saint Peter’s has been on the losing side twice and Rutgers is easily better than both Seton Hall and UMass Lowell. This is the best Rutgers team we’ve seen in a long time and there are legit expectations this season. I’d need more points to give the Peacocks serious consideration. Give me Rutgers in a Monday blowout victory.