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Rutgers at Northwestern odds, picks and predictions

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

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) and Northwestern Wildcats (12-3, 3-1) meet Wednesday. Opening tip at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston will be at 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Northwestern odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers had a 5-game straight up and against the spread (ATS) win streak busted Sunday with a 76-65 loss to Iowa as a 5-point favorite. The Hawkeyes shot 44.6% from the field in that game; RU had held foes to a 36.4% mark over its previous 6 games. The Knights now hit the road for just the 2nd time since Dec. 8.

The Wildcats upset Indiana as 6.5-point underdogs Sunday. Northwestern was a plus-9 in turnover margin (its 8th straight plus game) in an 84-83 win at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. G Boo Buie registered a 26-point game and has averaged 16.4 points per game over his last 8.

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Rutgers at Northwestern odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:02 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rutgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Northwestern -105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers -1.5 (-105) | Northwestern +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 126.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rutgers at Northwestern picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 59, Northwestern 57

Moneyline

Figure Northwestern as just a sliver of a lean. A price north of +100 would be required to have any value. AVOID.

Against the spread

In this series, Rutgers has won 3 in a row ATS. But peg the pricing on the sides as being quite accurate. Move along to where there is value, on the total. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is: 5-0 in the Scarlet Knights’ last 5 road games … 5-1 in Scarlet RU’s last 6 games against team’s playing .600 basketball … 14-3 in the Wildcats’ last 17 home games … 4-2 in the last 6 RU-NU games.

These 2 teams rank 1-2 in the Big Ten in scoring defense. Rutgers has allowed just 56.2 PPG (4th NCAA-I) while Northwestern has yielded 58.9 PPG (13th). Both play at a deliberate pace, and the match-up has few score-spiral-effect factors at play.

BACK THE UNDER 126.5 (-105).

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Rutgers at Northwestern odds, picks and prediction

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

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) and Northwestern Wildcats (2-3, 0-2) meet for a noon ET tussle Saturday at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. Below, we look at the Rutgers vs. Northwestern odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rutgers is coming off a rough stretch against Big Ten undefeated Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State. The RU defense has been solid: the Knights rank in the FBS top-50 in pass defense (yardage), and the team’s 366.8 yards allowed per game ranks a respectable 60th in the nation. Rutgers had three giveaways in a 52-13 loss to Ohio State but has otherwise had just two over the rest of its slate. That ball security has fed into a plus-5 in overall turnover margin.

The Wildcats are back at home after a bye week that came on the heels of a 56-7 loss at Nebraska. Northwestern allowed 657 total yards in that game, including 427 on the ground. On the season, NU ranks 126th in the nation in run defense (237.2 yards per game).

Rutgers at Northwestern odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rutgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Northwestern +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers -2.5 (-107) | Northwestern +2.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Rutgers at Northwestern odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 27, Northwestern 21

Money line

For a number of reasons — mainly that the analytics for these teams fall in the muddy middle in a lot of categories — this contest is one that’s tough to figure all around.

There is a bit more belief in Rutgers, especially if you toss the contest against a much more Ohio State Buckeyes squad from Oct. 2. And that’s the way the public has started to shade this one late in the week. But the Scarlet Knights coming off three tough, physical games and going on the road for a potentially sleepy early Saturday game does make for some skepticism.

PASS on the money line and look to leverage the 2.5 points against the spread.

Against the spread

Rutgers is 7-0 ATS in its last seven road games.

The Knights outgained Michigan, 352 yards to 275, in a game they lost, 20-13. Two weeks later at home against Michigan State, RU was undone by two explosive-play touchdowns in the second half. The Knights led that game, 14-13, midway through the second quarter.

A bit of marginal regression toward average in converting key third downs and red-zone opportunities would make for confirmation of a Big Ten East team on the rise.

BACK RUTGERS -2.5 (-107). Consider a partial-unit play here, as the lean is not a strong one.

Over/Under

Peg this one as having enough of a chance at a close-throughout contest, one that spirals the total into the high-40s or low 50s. Keep an eye on the forecast for a windy-by-the lake day in the Chicago area, but BACK THE OVER 45.5 (-107). Again, consider this one a very close call — a partial-unit play may be wise.

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Rutgers at Northwestern odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-6 overall, 5-6 Big Ten) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (6-8, 3-7) in a Sunday evening contest at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill. Tip-off will be at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Rutgers-Northwestern college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rutgers at Northwestern: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rutgers -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Northwestern +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rutgers -3.5 (-115) | Northwestern +3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 140.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rutgers at Northwestern: Three things to know

  1. After starting the season 6-1, the Wildcats have lost seven in a row. Northwestern’s losing skid has included two home games — both were against ranked foes (Illinois and Iowa).
  2. Rutgers mauled Michigan State by 30 (67-37) at home Thursday. The Spartans committed 19 turnovers and shot just 28.6% from the field. The Scarlet Knights were a plus-7 in the turnover margin and have now been on that side of the turnover ledger in 10 of their last 11 games.
  3. RU took down the Wildcats 77-73 in overtime last season. The Knights were outshot from distance (47.8% to 20.0%), but Rutgers was strong in winning a 44-25 battle on the boards. Over the last seven meetings between the Knights and Wildcats, the visiting team is 5-2 against the spread.

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Rutgers at Northwestern: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rutgers 72, Northwestern 67

Money line (ML)

These two offenses are similar, but Northwestern’s attack has exhibited more downside lately. Rutgers is the lean but not worth a play at -185.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Knights should have a fair measure of confidence after winning on the road at Indiana and then routing MSU. RU can defend mid-range and 3-point jumpers at a high level and is 5-1-1 ATS when following a straight-up win.

The multiple-possession tag here is a little scary, but look for the Knights to get a boost in the hidden-scoring departments of points off turnovers and second-chance points. BACK RUTGERS -3.5 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

The lean here is toward a game-flow bell curve hitting on too many numbers between 139-142. PASS.

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