| MATCHUP | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-2 | 4-0 |
| Where | Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway, NJ | |
| When | Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview
Rutgers has a 4-0 record this season and are tied for 12th place in the Big Ten conference. They are 1-3 ATS, 3-1 in Over/Under and have a 4-0 home record and a 0-0 away record. Rutgers is coming off a 80-71 home win against American and will face Tennessee, Notre Dame and Purdue next.
Offensively, Rutgers averages 79.3 points per game, which ranks 187th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 64.0 points per game (48th). The Scarlet Knights shoot with 45.6% from the field (187th), and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (98th). They shoot with 68.9% from the free throw line (231st), and grab 42.8 rebounds per game (65th), while dishing out 13.3 assists per game (249th) and committing 10.5 turnovers per game (69th).
Dylan Grant leads Rutgers in scoring, with an average of 19.3 points and 8 rebounds. Tariq Francis follows with 13.8 points and 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game, while Jamichael Davis adds 10.5 points and 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game.
Central Connecticut Blue Devils Preview
Central Connecticut has a 2-2 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in the NEC conference. They are 2-1 ATS, 1-2 in Over/Under and have a 1-0 home record and a 1-2 away record. Central Connecticut is coming off a 77-84 road loss against Massachusetts and will face Sacred Heart, Johnson & Wales (RI) and Seton Hall next.
Offensively, Central Connecticut averages 75.8 points per game, which ranks 239th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 67.3 points per game (84th). The Blue Devils shoot with 44.0% from the field (235th), and with 33.0% from beyond the arc (199th). They shoot with 68.2% from the free throw line (255th), and grab 41.5 rebounds per game (191st), while dishing out 16.0 assists per game (142nd) and committing 11.0 turnovers per game (92nd).
Darin Smith Jr. leads Central Connecticut in scoring, with an average of 15.5 points and 4 rebounds. Melo Sanchez follows with 10 points and 2 rebounds per game, while Jay Rodgers adds 9.5 points and 5 assists per game.
Central Connecticut Blue Devils @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends: November 21, 2025
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Rutgers has won each of its last 19 games against the Northeast Conference.
- Central Connecticut has lost four of its last five away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Rutgers has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games against the Northeast Conference.
Why the Central Connecticut Blue Devils will win
- Central Connecticut has won each of its last seven games following a road loss.
- Rutgers has lost nine of its last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Central Connecticut vs Rutgers Prediction
In this Central Connecticut vs Rutgers Prediction, Rutgers is coming as -15.5 home favorites. Rutgers has been undefeated in its four games played and are playing their 5th consecutive game at home so far this season. They are better than Central Connecticut both offensively and defensively, winning by an average of 15.3 points per game, having a top-50 defense in the country. Take Rutgers and lay the points at home in this one.