In this article, we will formulate a Texas A&M vs Rutgers Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 30th, at the MGM Arena.
Rutgers Defense Let Them Down
The last game for Rutgers came against Alabama and they were competitive, but they ended up losing 95-90. The defense gave up 54 points in the second half and even though the offense was good, they fell short. Rutgers shot 44.6 percent from the field but they allowed Alabama to shoot 51.7 percent from the field. Dylan Harper had a strong game putting up 37 points, two rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points. Ace Bailey also had a strong game, putting up 22 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Rutgers on the season is averaging 82 points while their defense is giving up 74.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 71st in the league while the defense is ranked 253rd in the league. Dylan Harper is averaging 24.6 points while shooting 55 percent from the field and 27.6 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Rutgers Will Beat Texas A&M
- Rutgers has won 13 of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents.
Texas A&M Looks to Build on Last Game
Texas A&M faced off against Creighton in the last game and they scored 77 points and they ended up winning by four points. In the second half the offense scored 5 points and they ended up winning by eight points. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Wade Taylor IV had a strong game putting up 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Texas A&M on the season is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 162nd in the league while the defense is ranked 70th. In this game, the defense needs to put pressure on Rutgers.
Texas A&M vs Rutgers Prediction
Give me Rutgers as underdogs here. Rutgers’s offense has been impressive this season, and I expect Dylan Harper to have another strong game. In the last game, he scored 37 points, and he’s going to put on a show here. Rutgers is going to get close to their season average of 82 points, and that is going to be the difference here as the Scarlet Knights come out on top. Back Rutgers against the spread.