Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

The Peacocks and Scarlet Knights are set to face off at 7:00 ET on B1G+. The Scarlet Knights will host the game at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 130.5 points, with Rutgers being favored by -16 over Saint Peter’s.

SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Saint Peter’s Peacocks +16

This game will be played at Jersey Mike’s Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE SAINT PETER’S PEACOCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.
• Even though we have Rutgers winning straight-up, we like Saint Peter’s at +16.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Can Saint Peter’s Secure a Road Victory?

Saint Peter’s Peacocks Recent Game/Games

Saint Peter’s fell 81-74 to UMass-Lowell on Friday, November 8th, in an away game. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, the Peacocks kept it closer than expected. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the over/under line of 135.5.

After trailing 37-28 at halftime, Saint Peter’s made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 46 points while allowing 44. Though they didn’t get the win, they covered the spread, showing some fight in the 2nd half.

Saint Peter’s put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.7%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts and 34.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 26 three-point tries. At the free-throw line, the Peacocks made 75%, going 15 for 20.

Quinton Mincey led the way with 27 points, shooting 46.2% overall. Marcus Randolph added 16 points, hitting 3 of 9 from three-point range. Mouhamed Sow was efficient, making 5 of 6 shots and grabbing 8 rebounds. Quincy Clark contributed 7 assists to go along with 11 points.

Saint Peter’s struggled defensively, giving up 81 points on 44% shooting from the field. They allowed 47% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 18 of 38 shots.

From beyond the arc, Saint Peter’s allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 27 free throws (84%). Saint Peter’s gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Does Rutgers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers opened their season with a 75-52 win over Wagner on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Scarlet Knights were -17 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 133-point over/under line.

Rutgers took control early, leading 36-19 at halftime. They scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33, showing some defensive lapses but still securing the win.

In their latest game, Rutgers put up 75 points, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 65.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, connecting on just 30.4% of their three-pointers.

Dylan Harper led the way with 20 points, shooting 64.3% overall, though he was just 1/4 from three. He also added 4 assists. Rutgers had 17 assists as a team, but managed only 4 offensive rebounds and shot 57.1% from the free-throw line.

Even with Rutgers allowing 52 points, their defense struggled, giving up 50% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights allowed 28 made field goals on 55 attempts.

Inside the arc, Rutgers gave up 21/32 shooting (65%). From three-point range, they held their opponent to 7/23 shooting (30%).