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Iowa at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Iowa at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Iowa Hawkeyes (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-4, 3-1) Sunday with tip from Jersey Mike’s Arena set for noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iowa vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Hawkeyes beat the No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers 91-89 at home Thursday, covering as a 1-point favorite. They are 8-7 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 1-2 straight up on the road. Iowa is averaging 81.7 points per game, good for the 22nd-most in the nation.

The Scarlet Knights beat Maryland 64-50 at home Thursday, covering as a 5.5-point favorite. They are 11-4 ATS on the season and 10-1 straight up at home. Rutgers has covered 5 in a row. It ranks 4th in opponents’ points per game (54.9) and 6th in opponents’ field goal percentage (36.6%).

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Iowa at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +6.5 (-110) | Rutgers -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Iowa at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 73, Iowa 63

Moneyline

Not available but Rutgers is a heavy favorite and while Rutgers has been almost flawless at home, in a conference battle it isn’t worth playing long odds.

Against the spread

BET RUTGERS -6.5 (-110).

The Scarlet Knights are 4-0 ATS in conference play whereas the Hawkesys are 1-3 ATS in Big Ten action. Rutgers has the 4th-best defense in the nation for points allowed (54.9 per game) and has covered 7 of its last 8 games.

It has held 6 straight opponents to under 65 points. While Iowa does score easily, it isn’t overly efficient, shooting 44.9% from the field which ranks 162nd in the nation. Rutgers will limit what it can do offensively.

Considering recent trends and the strength-on-weakness, back RUTGERS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 140.5 (-110).

The Hawkeyes are 5-5 O/U in their last 10 and 8-7 O/U on the season. Playing against Rutgers’ defense will pose a different challenge. The Scarlet Knights have gone Under in 2 straight games and in 6 of their last 9.

Their defense is legit, and their offense has averaged 64.5 points per game over their last 2, both against conference opponents. Rutgers is 0-4 O/U in conference games while Iowa is 3-1 O/U.

For a partial unit, play the UNDER 140.5 (-110).

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Maryland at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Maryland at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Maryland Terrapins (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-4, 2-1) Thursday. Tip from Jersey Mike’s Arena is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 65-64 win over No. 1 Purdue Monday, handing the Boilermakers their 1st loss of the season. Rutgers covered as 8.5-point road underdogs and is 10-4 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Scarlet Knights have covered 4 straight games, 3 of which they were at least 9-point favorites. Rutgers ranks top 5 in opponents’ FG percentage (36.3%) and opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (25%).

The Terrapins are a solid 9-5 ATS on the season. They were destroyed by the Michigan Wolverines 81-46 Sunday as 1-point road underdogs. Maryland, despite its season-long record, has failed to cover 3 of its last 4. Its strength is also defense as it sits 42nd in opponents’ FG percentage (39.7%) and 18th in opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (28.2%).

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Maryland at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Maryland +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Rutgers -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maryland +5.5 (-105) | Rutgers -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Maryland at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 70, Maryland 61

Moneyline

PASS.

Rutgers is a strong 9-1 straight up at home while Maryland is 1-2 on the road. At these odds, stay away from the moneyline entirely as (-280) for the home favorite isn’t worth the risk.

Against the spread

LEAN RUTGERS -5.5 (-115).

While Rutgers has been surging, taking down Purdue, Maryland has taken a step back, covering just 1 of its last 4 games. The Terrapins lost as 2-point home favorites against UCLA Dec. 14 to start off this rough patch. They are just 1-2 ATS in conference play as well.

The Maryland attack also sits 312th in 3-point shooting percentage (30.8%), so scoring in bunches from deep will be limited. For the Scarlet Knights, they are 10-4 ATS this season and have covered 4 in a row, 3 of which were at home. They are 3-0 ATS in Big Ten action as well.

Considering the trends coupled with the weak Maryland offense, back RUTGERS -5.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 131.5 (-115).

If there’s 1 thing both teams are good at, it is covering the Under for bettors. Maryland is 4-10 O/U while Rutgers is 6-8 O/U.

Maryland has scored just 53 points per game against its last 3 Power 5 opponents, which is not promising. It has gone Under in 7 of its last 8 games as well. Rutgers, with 1 of the most efficient defenses in the nation, has gone under in 5 of its last 8. It is 0-3 O/U in Big Ten action.

Ultimately, back the UNDER 131.5 (-115).

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Rutgers at Purdue odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Rutgers at Purdue odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-4, 1-1 Big Ten) take on the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers (13-0, 2-0) Monday. Tip at Mackey Arena is at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Purdue odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Purdue is led by C Zach Edey, who is averaging 21.9 points and 13.6 rebounds per game. Purdue gets back into conference play Monday after a series of non-conference games. The Boilermakers topped Nebraska 65-62 in overtime on Dec. 10 last time they met a Big Ten opponent.

Rutgers is led by C Clifford Omoruyi, averaging 15.0 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. With both big men leading the teams, this game should feature heavy action in the post, and the team which can have the bigger presence will come out victorious.

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Rutgers at Purdue odds

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Moneyline (ML): Rutgers +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Purdue -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +8.5 (-110) | Purdue -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rutgers at Purdue picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 70, Rutgers 58

Moneyline

PASS.

Purdue (-400) is elite and Edey is a contender for player of the year — this game should not be close. However, there is no value on the moneyline unless you’re adding it in a parlay.

Against the spread

BET PURDUE -8.5 (-110).

Purdue does not blow teams out generally as its identity is on defense, but Rutgers will be outmatched and 9 points isn’t a lot to ask for at home from the Boilermakers. Rutgers will only be able to do so much against Edey and company, so PURDUE -8.5 (-110) is my favorite play in this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 131.5 (-115).

Defense is key for both teams in this game. Purdue is 4-9 to the Over this season while the Scarlet Knights are 6-7. This will be another low-scoring game for these 2 teams and I do not see it hitting 130 points. Take the UNDER 131.5 (-115).

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Coppin State at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Coppin State at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Coppin State Eagles (5-11) and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-4) meet Friday at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, N.J. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Coppin State vs. Rutgers odds and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Eagles lost 83-65 at Richmond on Wednesday as a 14.5-point underdog, and Coppin State is just 1-5 straight up in the last 6 outings with a 3-7-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 11. The Over and Under has alternated in the last 5 contests for the Eagles.

The Scarlet Knights roughed up Bucknell on Friday, 85-50 to cover a 19-point number. Rutgers also routed Wake Forest 81-57 prior to that, bouncing back after a pair of losses to Ohio State and Seton Hall. Rutgers is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games.

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Coppin State at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Coppin State +25.5 (-115) | Rutgers -25.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Coppin State at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 86, Coppin State 55

Moneyline

Not available at the time of publishing.

Against the spread

RUTGERS -25.5 (-105) seems like an awfully big number, and it should be a close shave for those playing the favorite.

However, the Scarlet Knights play a tremendous brand of defense while the Eagles are atrocious on D. It might be close early on, but Rutgers will pull away in the 2nd half for the convincing win.

Over/Under

UNDER 141.5 (-105) is the lean — but play a half-unit at most.

Rutgers allows just 54.3 PPG to rank No. 4 in the nation, and it has posted a 36.2% defensive field-goal percentage (6th) and 25.2% 3-point percentage (3rd). The Scarlet Knights won’t allow the Eagles to run like they want.

You would think the Under would be a slam-dunk play based on Rutgers’ defensive numbers, but Coppin allows 86.9 PPG, one of the worst marks in the nation, and they’re allowing a 47.4% FG percentage, while yielding 35.1% from behind the arc, too.

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Bucknell at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Bucknell at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Bucknell Bison (7-5) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-4) Friday at 5 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucknell at Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Bucknell comes into Piscataway with a 1-4 road record. The RAC is never an easy place to play and the Patriot Conference visitors will be at a severe disadvantage in this game right before Christmas.

Rutgers just pounded Wake Forest 81-57 Saturday, covering as a 9.5-point favorite. As Rutgers finishes its non-conference schedule before heading into a full slate of Big Ten games, it will need wins to make the NCAA Tournament. The path through the conference will be littered with potential losses and a .500 record in conference is not a guarantee. This needs to be one of those victories for Rutgers.

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Bucknell at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Bucknell +875 (bet $100 to win $875) | Rutgers -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bucknell +18.5 (-105) | Rutgers -18.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Bucknell at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 75, Bucknell 62

Moneyline

PASS.

Do not wager on this. Even in a parlay, a -2500 moneyline is far too high to make a difference in the odds and is not worth a bet.

Against the spread

BET BUCKNELL +18.5 (-105).

The Bison love to shoot the 3-point shot. They will live and die by this, and this makes them dangerous if they get hot.

I do not see them winning this game, but they can make enough shots to keep this within 20 points for the cover. We have also seen in recent days that more talented teams do not take the game before Christmas as serious as others. Kansas did not cover against Harvard as 21.5-point favorites Thursday and Penn State (-14.5) failed to cover against Quinnipiac. This will be another one of those games. A comfortable win. But not by 20. Give me BUCKNELL +18.5 (-105) as my FAVORITE PLAY.

Over/Under

BET OVER 132.5 (-110).

This wager could go wrong if the Bison are missing their 3-point shots. But I think they will make more than enough for Rutgers to be forced to score with them to keep this a comfortable victory.

While I do not see Rutgers putting up 90 as it did Saturday against Wake Forest, I can see it getting to 75 and this will be enough to get this game OVER 132.5 (-110).

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Seton Hall at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Seton Hall at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seton Hall Pirates (5-4) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena Sunday to battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-3). Tip for this non-conference contest is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Seton Hall vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers returns home after a heartbreaking, 67-66 loss at the buzzer to No. 23 Ohio State Thursday. It did cover as 5.5-point underdog though, pushing its against- the-spread (ATS) record to 6-3.

Rutgers has covered 4 of its last 5 games. The Scarlet Knights defeated then-No. 8 Indiana 63-48 Dec. 3 in their last home game and are a perfect 6-0 at The RAC this season.

Seton Hall, on the other hand, is 0-1 on the road and 4-4 ATS. It is just 1-3 in non-home games. The Pirates took down Division-II Lincoln (PA) 82-55 Wednesday. Prior to that, they were no match for then-No. 9, now-No. 6 Kansas in a 91-65 loss in Lawrence Dec. 1.

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Seton Hall at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Seton Hall +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Rutgers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Seton Hall +7.5 (-110) | Rutgers -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Seton Hall at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 70, Seton Hall 57

Moneyline

PASS.

Seton Hall’s offense isn’t good enough to win this game, and the +250 moneyline value indicates that as well. Given it has struggled away from home, the Pirates as underdogs don’t have much value, and neither does betting a -350 home favorite.

Against the spread

BET RUTGERS -7.5 (-110).

Seton Hall’s offense is bad. It ranks 204th in points per game and shoots just 43.9% from the field and 32.1% from deep. The Pirates have survived so far based on their defensive aptitude, but that’s also where the Scarlet Knights thrive.

Rutgers sits 2nd in college basketball in opponents’ 3-point shooting and 10th in opponents’ shooting. The Scarlet Knights are 6-3 ATS, having covered 2 in a row, both against Top-25 opponents (Indiana and Ohio State).

Considering Seton Hall was blasted by its best opponent in Kansas, back RUTGERS -7.5 (-110) to cover.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 131.5 (-115).

Both teams play defense at a high level, and neither are overly competent offensively. Rutgers is 3-6 O/U this season, while Seton Hall is 4-4 O/U. The Scarlet Knights have gone Under in 3 straight games and in 4 of their last 5.

In the Pirates’ lone road game, they gave up 91 points but scored just 65. While the Over hit in that one, Rutgers won’t have the same caliber offense and also thrives defensively.

Considering the strength of both teams, back the UNDER 131.5 (-115).

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Rutgers at Miami odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Rutgers at Miami odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-1) and Miami Hurricanes (6-1) meet Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPNU) at the Watsco Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Miami odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers lost to Temple Nov. 18, but has rebounded with 2 wins by walk-over margins. The 2nd of those was an 83-49 win (covering a -26 line) against Central Connecticut State on Saturday. Rutgers played stellar defense in that game and for the season has held opponents to a 34.1% mark from the floor.

The Hurricanes are 4-0 at home. They are coming off a taut 66-64 win (as a -1.5 favorite) at UCF Sunday. Miami forced 15 turnovers in that contest and have forced 15.7 turnovers per game on average.

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Rutgers at Miami odds

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Moneyline: Rutgers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Miami -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +2.5 (-105) | Miami -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rutgers at Miami picks and predictions

Prediction

Miami 70, Rutgers 66

Moneyline

Rutgers has had an easy schedule and is playing its 1st true road game of the season. The Knights’ setback against Temple on a neutral floor is instructive: they trailed by double digits for most of the middle 20 minutes of that game.

Miami’s offense is efficient, though with few looks from the free-throw line so far. The Hurricanes were on a solid trend line late last season, and they have carried that momentum forward.

TAKE MIAMI -150.

Against the spread

The Scarlet Knights are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600. The Hurricanes are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.

The juice cuts in a bit here, but some bettors may want to consider a split play, splicing their unit into plays on the moneyline and here against the spread with MIAMI -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The pace here figures to be slightly faster than average. Other scoring indicators and team attributes swing the score both ways. That creates enough grey area to make for a PASS.

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Central Connecticut at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Central Connecticut at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-6) are in Piscataway to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) Saturday. Tip-off from Jersey Mike’s Arena is at 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Central Connecticut vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Blue Devils come into this matchup winless but staying competitive in most of their early season games. The only games not decided by single digits were a 91-74 loss at St. John’s (Nov. 15) and a 94-67 defeat in their season opener at UMass (Nov. 7). While Rutgers should be another double-digit result, Central Connecticut is getting plenty of experience in the early slate which it can take into the conference schedule.

Rutgers beat Rider 76-46 Tuesday and will attempt to win another early season layup over the Blue Devils. The Scarlet Knights only loss has been a 72-66 loss to Temple in the Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 18. Despite playing 2 other solid teams in UMass and Seton Hall, Rutgers has been able to get hard-fought wins to buoy its resume for an at-large selection to the tournament. While this game will not add to that resume, it will be a confidence booster if Rutgers can pummel the Blue Devils.

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Central Connecticut at Rutgers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Central Connecticut +1200 (bet $100 to win $1,200) | Rutgers -7000 (bet $7,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Central Connecticut State +24.5 (-110) | Rutgers -24.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 130.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Central Connecticut at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 75, Central Connecticut State 47

Moneyline

PASS.

Rutgers (-7000) is not a wager I am willing to make ever, and while Central Connecticut (+1200) would be a great payout, it won’t happen.

Against the spread

BET RUTGERS -24.5 (-110).

Rutgers will look to beat an equal team to Rider — who it bested by 30 points in its last game — by a similar margin.

The Blue Devils could keep this close for most of the first half, but that is where things will end and the Knights will pull away. Garbage points might make this game close to the spread, but not close enough to be a loser.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 130.5 (-110).

The Blue Devils are 3-3 Over/Under this season while Rutgers is 3-2 Under. In this game where the Devils will find it difficult to score, I do not see a high-scoring affair.

Rutgers will be happy in getting to the mid-70 point range and getting out with a comfortable win. Central Connecticut will be lucky to get to 50. I do not see this game going Over by any means. UNDER 130.5 (-110) is therefore my favorite play in this game.

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Rutgers at Maryland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Rutgers at Maryland odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-7, 1-7 Big Ten) visit the Maryland Terrapins (6-5, 3-5) Saturday for a noon ET kickoff (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rutgers vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Rutgers just lost 55-10 to Penn State a week ago, failing to cover as a 19.5-point home underdog. Rutgers is now an even 5-5-1 against the spread (ATS) this season.

The Scarlet Knights are 2-3 straight up on the road, but 0-3 on the road in conference play. Rutgers offense has struggle. It ranks 120th out of 131 FBS programs in scoring (19.0 points per game) and 124 in total yards (295.0 per game).

Maryland is 5-6 ATS, coming off a 43-30 loss to Ohio State in which it covered as a 25-poing home underdog.

The Terrapins are 4-2 straight up at home, including 2-2 in Big Ten games. They are led by QB Taulia Tagovailoa, who has thrown for 2,445 passing yards with 16 TDs.

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Rutgers at Maryland odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:42 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rutgers +425 (bet $100 to win $425) | Maryland -575 (bet $575 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +14 (-107) | Maryland -14 (-113)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.0 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Rutgers at Maryland picks and predictions

Prediction

Maryland 35, Rutgers 14

Moneyline

PASS.

Rutgers (+425) was obliterated by Penn State, and Maryland (-575) has held strong against capable foes. Predicting an upset with Maryland at home doesn’t make much sense.

Against the spread

BET MARYLAND -14 (-113).

What the Scarlet Knights don’t do well is defend the run. For the Terrapins, it can beating opponents through the air or on the ground. That versatility will be useful here.

Rutgers allows 28.5 points per game and has struggled to do anything offensively most of the season. It is just 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games as well. Maryland ranks 70th in rushing yards per game (148.3 YPG) and 45th in passing yards (248.9 YPG).

With a defense that has seen reasonable success, and having covered 3 of its last 5 at home, I’ll back the Terrapins to win by 2 TDs. They’re at home and have the more stable offense.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 48 (-108).

Maryland scored 30 on a good Ohio State defense, a week after being held scoreless by Penn State. It should find some success at home against Rutgers, having scored 27 or more at home in every game this season.

As mentioned, the Scarlet Knights average 19.0 PPG, so if they maintain that pace and the Terps score at least 27, we’re almost at 48.

Considering the versatility of the Maryland attack, I would back points to be scored in this conference battle.

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Rider at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Rider at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Rider Broncs (1-3) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-1) for an intrastate battle Tuesday in Piscataway. The opening tip at Jersey Mike’s Arena will be at 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rider vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rider heads into Tuesday’s game off a back-to-back set Friday and Saturday, both games resulting in hard-fought losses overseas. The Broncs lost 78-68 to Stetson Friday and 90-85 to Central Arkansas Saturday, The games were part of the MAAC/ASUN Dublin Basketball Challenge played in Dublin, Ireland.

The Scarlet Knights have had their defense locking down on foes in the early going. Only in their last game as 4.5-point underdogs against Temple on Friday (a 72-66 loss) did they allow more than 65 points. Through 4 games, Rutgers has held foes to 55.5 points per game on a 37.3% shooting percentage.

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Rider at Rutgers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:33 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Rider +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Rutgers -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rider +15.5 (-110) | Rutgers -15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 136.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rider at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 76, Rider 62

Moneyline

PASS. Peg the juice here as drowning out true odds in the middle.

Against the spread

With the way Rider played Providence in its season opener (a 66-65 road loss as a 12.5-point underdog) and the way Rutgers has looked in its last 2 games, the Broncs getting more than 13 points is attractive.

However, the recent travel to and from Ireland and the team going into a break after this game makes a sleepwalk certainly possible.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-1 in Rider’s last 5 games dating to last season, and it has hit in 2 straight Rutgers contests.

In a game that figures to have a middle-of-the-road pace, there is value in the Over. Look for an adequate number of 3-pointers, 2nd-chance buckets and transition scores, if not an abundance of them.

BACK THE OVER 136.5 (-115).

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