Bet Minnesota To Halt Rutgers’ Winning Streak

Junior center Dawson Garcia scored 24 to lead the Golden Gophers, who drained 12 of 25 from 3-point range but were hammered on the glass versus Purdue. Minnesota averages 76.1 points and Rutgers allows 64.8, so something has to give.

The Scarlet Knights have won all four games since junior Jeremiah Williams was declared eligible after being suspended 20 games for violating the NCAA’s gambling policy. Rutgers rallied from 11 points down to edge Northwestern 63-60 on Thursday despite injury issues.

Rutgers held Northwestern to 9 points and 1-of-9 shooting in the final 9:44 of the game, including six consecutive minutes without a field goal.

The Scarlet Knights outscored them 19-9 in that span: https://t.co/tb9vmgLRUN

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Rutgers vs Minnesota Game Information

1. Game: Rutgers (14-10, 6-7 Big Ten) vs Minnesota (15-9, 6-7)
2. Location: Williams Arena, Minneapolis, Minn.
3. Day/Time: Sunday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. ET
4. Rutgers vs Minnesota Live Stream: TBS.com

Minnesota team is a 4 1/2-point favorite in the college basketball odds as it plays host to Rutgers on Sunday in a battle of Big Ten teams sitting on the NCAA Tournament bubble. The Golden Gophers are 13-3 at home – 4-2 in the league – while the Scarlet Knights are 3-5 on the road (2-4 in conference). The last three games in Minneapolis included two Gophers wins by a combined four points and a Rutgers overtime triumph.

Rutgers vs Minnesota Spreads and Odds

Rutgers vs Minnesota Betting Trends

1. Under bettors are 5-1 in the last six Rutgers games and 22-10 over the Knights’ past 32 contests.
2. Minnesota is 7-0 ATS in its last seven contests and 21-3 on the season.
3. The over is 5-0 at the sportsbook in the teams’ latest five Big Ten meetings.
4. Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi boasts two double-doubles in the last four games and had nine points to go along with nine rebounds versus Northwestern.
5. Golden Gophers freshman guard Cam Christie is averaging 15.8 points in his last five outings – 4.5 above his season mark.
6. Under bettors are 14-3 in the last 17 games for the Scarlet Knights following an ATS defeat..
7. The over is 6-2 in the last eight Minnesota games and 20 of the Gophers’ past 32.
8. Garcia has connected on 14 of 20 shots from the field the last two games for Minnesota, averaging 21 points.

Rutgers vs Minnesota Over/Under Pick: Over 134 (-110)

The Scarlet Knights have been good defensively and Minnesota is not a very explosive team, but we think the number is still a bit low if you bet online.

Rutgers vs Minnesota Pick ATS: Minnesota -4½ (-110)

The Golden Gophers have been tough at home, including wins against Northwestern and Michigan State in their last two at Williams Arena. Rutgers has been reborn, but we think Minnesota will make the home fans happy.

Rutgers vs Minnesota Moneyline Pick: Minnesota (-190)

The NCAA basketball experts’ picks will probably be split on this one, but Noah Fernandes (knee) and Mawot Mag (undisclosed) are questionable for Rutgers. The two average 16.5 points combined and that could be a factor.

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Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction

Minnesota 72, Rutgers 64: Garcia and Christie are a strong 1-2 combination for the Golden Gophers and teammate Mike Mitchell Jr. averaged 15.5 points his last two contests. Rutgers won’t make it easy, but Minnesota should post the important win.

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