Rutgers at Wisconsin - 2/12/22 College Basketball Picks and Prediction
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Wisconsin Badgers (19-4) vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-9)
Game Info: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm (Kohl Center)
Betting Odds: Wisconsin Badgers -8.5 -- Over/Under: 132.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will go on the road to play the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten game on Saturday afternoon.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 14-9 (8-5) this season and have won three of their last four games. Rutgers is coming off of a win against Ohio State by a score of 66-64. Rutgers shot 53.2% on field goals and made 11 free throws in the win. Geo Baker led the Scarlet Knights with 25 points and 6 assists in the game. Rutgers is averaging 68.2 points per game and is giving up 64.8 points per game against, while also averaging 36.5 rebounds per game and 16 assists per game. Ron Harper Jr. is averaging 15.4 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game, while Geo Baker is averaging 12.3 points per game and 4.2 assists per game for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers is shooting 43.5% on field goals, 70.2% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers.
The Wisconsin Badgers are 19-4 (10-3) this season and have won four of their last five games. Wisconsin defeated Michigan State by a score of 70-62 in their last game. Wisconsin shot 47.2% from the field and forced 12 turnovers in the game. Johnny Davis led the Badgers with 25 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Wisconsin is averaging 71.1 points per game and is giving up 66.1 points per game against, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds per game and 11.2 assists per game. Johnny Davis is averaging 20.8 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game, while Brad Davison is averaging 14.7 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Badgers. Wisconsin is shooting 42% on field goals, 74.9% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers.
Rutgers is 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 Saturday games and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games. The over is 3-1-1 in Rutger’s last 5 games against a team with a winning record. Wisconsin is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. The under is 4-1 in Wisconsin’s last 5 games. The home team is 7-2 ATS in these two teams last 9 head to head meetings.
Wisconsin is currently tied for the lead in the Big Ten standings, while Rutgers is sitting in 6th place. Rutgers is coming off of two huge wins against Ohio State and Michigan State and will have a lot of momentum coming into this game, but playing on the road is a glaring weakness. Wisconsin at home is the play here.
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David’s Pick Wisconsin -8.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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