Rutgers vs Notre Dame Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/26/24

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are visiting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tuesday, November 26th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Southern Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a 4-1 record this season and are coming off a 77-84 loss in Elon, as they saw their perfect four-game winning streak getting snapped. The Fighting Irish are 2-3 against the spread, and 4-1 in over/under while having a 3-1 home record. 

Offensively, Notre Dame is averaging 82.2 points per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68.4 points per game (127th). The Fighting Irish shoot 51.9% from the field (14th), and  36.4% from beyond the arc (106th). The Fighting Irish shoot 78.8% from the free-throw line (26th) and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game (125th).

Markus Button leads Notre Dame in scoring with an average of 21.4 points and a team-high 5.2 assists, while Braeden Shrewsberry adds 14.8 points and 3 rebounds.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 4-1 record this season and are coming off a 77-79 loss in Kennesaw State, that ended their perfect 4-0 run to start the season. The Knights are 1-4 against the spread, and 3-2 in over/under, while they have a 0-1 road record. 

Offensively, Rutgers is averaging 79.8 points per game, which ranks 135th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 68 points per game (122nd). The Knights shoot 47.4% from the field (106th) and 35.6% from beyond the arc (131st). The Knights shoot 71.8% from the free-throw line (148th) and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game (169th).

Dylan Harper leads Rutgers in scoring with an average of 19.8 points, 5 rebounds, and a team-high 5.2 assists, while Airious Bailey adds 19 points and 5.7 rebounds. Rutgers will face Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State following this game.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has lost eight of its last nine games played at neutral venues.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in five of its last six games played at neutral venues.

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Rutgers has won nine of its last 10 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Notre Dame has lost five of its last six night games played at neutral venues.
• Notre Dame has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last six games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
• Each of Notre Dame’s last six games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues has produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (51.9%).
• Notre Dame ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (58.6%).
• Rutgers ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (8.4).
• Rutgers ranks T15th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.2).

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction

Notre Dame leads Rutgers 8-2 wins in their last 10 meetings but were only 4-6 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings. In this Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction, Rutgers is coming as -1.5 road favorites. Notre Dame scored just 2.4 points more than Rutgers this season, but they do so with more efficiency, as they are 14th in the nation in field goal percentage and almost crack the top 100 in 3-point percentage. The Fighting Irish are also elite in free throw percentage (26th) and are better in rebounding, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and lay the points at home.