The Rutgers Scarlet Knights host Nebraska on Saturday, looking to build on their 11-8 mark against the 9-9 Cornhuskers in college basketball betting action at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to cover the point spread in this one found them as 2.5-point underdogs earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Nebraska Cornhuskers have watched them go 9-9 and 9-7 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are at 11-8 and 6-7 ATS. In totals betting, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 3-9-1, while the Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 7-9 mark.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights rated this week at No. 274 and the Nebraska Cornhuskers sitting at No. 160.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Rutgers's No. 230-ranked scoring average of 68.26 PPG, against a Nebraska Cornhuskers defense rated No. 134 and allowing 71.22 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights FG% has averaged 41.76% to date this season, less than the Nebraska Cornhuskers shooters have managed so far (43.08% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nebraska got 18 points from Tai Webster but lost anyway, 67-66, to Ohio State on Wednesday at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
Corey Sanders scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Scarlet Knights to a win (they lost 76-57 to Indiana at Branch McCracken Court at Assembly Hall on Sunday).
Next Betting Matchups
Nebraska at Northwestern, Thursday, January 26th
Rutgers at Maryland, Tuesday, January 24th