Rutgers Scarlet Knights Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Louis Brown Athletic Center will host Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in this one, their betting line was listed as -7-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights bring a 13-12 record (10-9 ATS) to this tilt against the 17-7 Golden Gophers, who are 13-9 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Rutgers go 5-13-1 so far and the Minnesota Golden Gophers go 11-11.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights sit at No. 295 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Minnesota Golden Gophers sit at No. 123 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Rutgers's No. 5-rated squad against Minnesota's No. 25-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Rutgers rates No. 261 in the country with 4.2 per game, while their foes tonight, the Minnesota Golden Gophers rank No. 197 nationally with 6.62 per match.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Golden Gophers got a 25-point performance from Jordan Murphy, who added 25 rebounds, as Minnesota ran past Iowa 101-89 on Wednesday at Williams Arena.

Rutgers suffered a 70-64 loss against Ohio State on Wednesday, getting 17 points from Corey Sanders in a losing effort at Value City Arena.

Betting Trends
  • Minnesota is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
  • Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
  • Minnesota is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
  • Rutgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Rutgers is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Rutgers's last 14 games
  • Rutgers is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Minnesota home to Indiana, Wednesday, February 15th
Rutgers at Purdue, Tuesday, February 14th

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