Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Nittany Lions vs. Scarlet Knights CBB Odds
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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers
- (13-6) Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-6)
- Date: Tuesday, January 24th
- Time: 6:30 ET
- Venue: Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Nittany Lions +184 | Scarlet Knights -225
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Penn State +5.5 | Rutgers -5.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 128.5
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Penn State Nittany Lions
As they head into their 20th game of the season, Penn State currently holds a 13-6 record. Out of 6 road games this season, the Nittany Lions have a record of 2-4.
Having been the underdog in 6 games, Penn State has gone 1-5 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +5.5 underdogs on the spread.
Penn State currently has a record of 4-4 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-2.
Coming into the game, Jalen Pickett is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.4 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Pickett is grabbing 7.9 rebounds and adding 7.2 assists.
Penn State’s second-leading scorer is Seth Lundy, who has hit 47.9% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.8 points per game.
Nittany Lions Offense
On offense, Penn State is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 64.6 points per game. This figure places them just 391st in college basketball. Penn State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.47% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 278th in overall field goal percentage at 43.2%. When the Nittany Lions have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Penn State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 61.7 per contest, placing them just 672nd in college basketball. Currently, Penn State’s 35.3 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Nittany Lions are averaging 9.2 offensive boards per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Hoping to build on their 13-6 overall record, Rutgers squares off with Penn State. Currently, the Scarlet Knights have been the home team 13 times, sitting with a record of 11-2.
Getting ready to play for the 14 times as the favorite, the Scarlet Knights have gone 11-3 in those matchups. Playing at home, Rutgers comes into this game as -5.5 point favorites.
Rutgers currently has a record of 5-3 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Cam Spencer is the team leader in scoring, averaging 13.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Spencer is grabbing 3.1 rebounds and adding 3.7 assists.
Rutgers’ second leading scorer is Clifford Omoruyi, who has hit 48.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.2 points per game.
Scarlet Knights Key Stats
On offense, Rutgers is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 67.9 points per game. This figure places them just 302nd in college basketball. Rutgers’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 68.61% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 196th in overall field goal percentage at 44.3%. When the Scarlet Knights have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.6% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Rutgers is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 64.4 per contest, placing them just 629th in college basketball.
Currently, Rutgers’ 35.4 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Scarlet Knights are averaging 10.2 offensive boards per game.
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Penn State vs. Rutgers CBB Betting Trends
- First, Penn State is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Nittany Lions are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Penn State is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 7-3 SU.
- At this point, Nittany Lions are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Scarlet Knights are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Penn State Nittany Lions +5.5
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Rutgers as the favorites, with a line coming in at -5.5. However, based on how these teams match up, we see this number being too high and like the Penn State Nittany Lions to cover.
Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season, with Rutgers at 6.06 made 3’s per game compared to Penn State at 8.03. Look for Penn State to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Scarlet Knights.
Free Penn State vs. Rutgers CBB Betting Pick: Penn State ATS
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