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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-10, 6-7 Big Ten) are underdogs (+4) in their attempt to extend a four-game winning streak when they visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-9, 6-7 Big Ten) at 6:30 PM ET on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Williams Arena. The matchup airs on Big Ten Network. The over/under is set at 133 in the matchup.
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How do I watch Golden Gophers vs. Scarlet Knights?
- Game Day: Sunday, February 18, 2024
- Game Time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Big Ten Network
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Williams Arena
Betting Lines for Golden Gophers vs. Scarlet Knights
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -4 | 133 |
Minnesota Betting Stats & Information
- Minnesota has a 10-1 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 90.9% of those games).
- The Golden Gophers have played nine times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -190 or shorter, and won in each game.
- The Golden Gophers have a 19-3-2 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 4 points or more, the Golden Gophers have an 8-0-1 record against the spread.
- The average over/under Minnesota has had in its games this year is 12.3 more points than this particular game’s point total.
Rutgers Betting Stats & Info
- Rutgers has been underdogs in 11 games this season and won four (36.4%) of those contests.
- This season, the Scarlet Knights have won one of their six games when they’re the underdog by at least +158 on the moneyline.
- The Scarlet Knights are 12-11-0 against the spread this season.
- The Scarlet Knights have a 4-3 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4 points or more.
- The average over/under in Rutgers’ games this season is 1.5 fewer points than the point total of 133 for this outing.
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Season Stat Comparison
| Minnesota Rank | Minnesota AVG | Rutgers AVG | Rutgers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113th | 76.1 | Points Scored | 66.8 | 328th |
| 105th | 69.3 | Points Allowed | 64.8 | 24th |
| 128th | 36.4 | Rebounds | 38.6 | 53rd |
| 225th | 8.3 | Off. Rebounds | 10.8 | 37th |
| 118th | 8.1 | 3pt Made | 5.7 | 327th |
| 5th | 18.4 | Assists | 11.9 | 289th |
| 197th | 11.5 | Turnovers | 11.1 | 143rd |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Minnesota Golden Gophers Leaders
- The Golden Gophers leader in points and rebounds is Dawson Garcia, who scores 17.5 points and pulls down 6.4 boards per game.
- Elijah Hawkins is Minnesota’s best passer, dishing out 7.6 assists per game while scoring 8.2 PPG.
- Mike Mitchell Jr. makes more threes per game than any other member of the Golden Gophers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.2 per contest.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Leaders
- Aundre Hyatt racks up 11.3 points per game to be the top scorer for the Scarlet Knights.
- Rutgers’ leader in rebounds is Clifford Omoruyi with 9.1 per game, and its leader in assists is Derek Simpson with 3.3 per game.
- Hyatt is consistent from deep and leads the Scarlet Knights with 1.8 made threes per game.
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