Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers 3/2/23 – On Thursday evening, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Big Ten battle. On Sunday night, Rutgers earned an impressive road win against Penn State while Minnesota lost their previous matchup against Nebraska by 90-55 margin. In their initial meeting between these teams, it was all Rutgers that emerged victorious with an impressive 90-55 margin. According to NCAAB betting lines, Minnesota appears unlikely to get revenge against Rutgers in this matchup.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
Date & Time: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Williams Arena
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Odds
Rutgers
Moneyline: -450
Spread: -9.5 (-105)
Total: 124.5 over (-105)
Minnesota
Moneyline: +400
Spread: +9.5 (-105)
Total: 124.5 under (-105)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Analysis
Rutgers Scarlet Knights enter this matchup as winners of two of their last three games, having beat Wisconsin, lost at home against Michigan and were four-point favorites in a 59-56 road win against Penn State on Sunday. These results put them in the middle of the Big Ten standings with an overall record of 10-8. Rutgers typically struggles offensively and relies on its elite defense to win games. In six recent matchups, they have covered the spread just once. Ken Pomeroy ranks Rutgers 32nd in DI and they are 4-6 on the road after earning two straight victories away from home. With an average scoring rate of 68.5 points per game this season, and conceding 58 or fewer points in three straight contests, they have kept opponents to only 59.7 points this season .
The Minnesota Golden Gophers‘ season has been a disaster, with 12 consecutive losses. Their last win came early January against Ohio State on the road; many of these defeats have been by double digits. On Saturday, Minnesota suffered a 78-67 road loss to Nebraska to drop to 1-16 in Big Ten play and cover one of their last three home games. Ken Pomeroy’s ratings put them 224th nationally while their home record stands at 5-10. They haven’t been able to generate offense in conference play as they average only 62 points per game – which ranks them 350th; plus they’ve given up at least 78 points three straight games while conceding an average of 70.8 points per game, ranking them 210th nationally.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Against the Spread
Rutgers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Rutgers’ last 7 games. Rutgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Rutgers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Minnesota. Rutgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Minnesota.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games. Minnesota are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games against Rutgers. Minnesota are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing at home against Rutgers.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Free Pick
Rutgers is scoring five more points per 100 possessions than Minnesota, making them one of the nation’s top defensive teams. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s Golden Gophers have struggled mightily; they’ve lost 16 out of their 17 Big Ten games and each of their last three losses by nine or more points. College basketball betting odds are in favor of Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win and cover the spread.
Free Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -9.5 (-105)
