Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Picks & Predictions
No. 13 Rutgers (15-16 SU, 13-18 ATS, 7-13 B10) will face off against No. 12 Maryland (15-16 SU, 12-19 ATS, 7-13 B10) in the first round of the Big 10 Tournament at the Target
Game outlook
No. 13 Rutgers (15-16 SU, 13-18 ATS, 7-13 B10) will face off against No. 12 Maryland (15-16 SU, 12-19 ATS, 7-13 B10) in the first round of the Big 10 Tournament at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday at 6:30pmET. The teams split their regular season series 1-1, with Maryland winning 63-46 on Feb. 25 and Rutgers winning 56-53 on Feb. 6. Maryland opens as the betting favorite at -3.5 with no movement in the line so far.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Scarlet Knights +135 | Terrapins -160
Spread: Scarlet Knights +3.5 (-110) | Terrapins -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 125.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 62%.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers basketball team is ranked 155th in Adjusted Tempo, fourth in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency, but just 295th in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency. They have struggled to score points, losing six of their last seven games. Aundre Hyatt and Clifford Omoruyi lead the team in scoring, but they struggled in their recent game against Ohio State, shooting just 27% from the field. Jeremiah Williams leads the team in scoring, while Omoruyi is a force in the paint. Unfortunately, the team is also dealing with injuries, with Mawot Mag questionable due to a calf injury. Overall, Rutgers shoots poorly from the field and beyond the arc, and struggles on the boards. Their power ranking is 315, and they are ranked 339 in offense and 45 in defense. Offensively, they rank poorly in field goal percentage and three-point shooting, and defensively they struggle with three-point defense. The team averages 37.17 rebounds per game and has a positive assist to turnover ratio. In summary, Rutgers faces challenges on both ends of the court as they head into the tournament.