Bryant Bulldogs vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 11/12/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Bryant Bulldogs vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023

Location: Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ

TV: ESPN+

The Bryant Bulldogs (1-1) are headed to Jersey Mike’s Arena on Sunday where they will attempt to beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-1).

The Bryant Bulldogs played Fisher College and notched a win by a score of 140-79 in their last contest. Bryant finished the contest having earned a 63.4% field goal percentage (52 out of 82) and knocked down 17 out of their 34 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Bulldogs knocked down 19 of their 27 attempts for a rate of 70.4%. In relation to pulling down boards, they compiled a total of 53 with 13 of them being of the offensive sort. They also recorded 23 assists for this contest while creating 10 turnovers and earning 5 steals. With regard to defense, Bryant allowed 34.5% from the floor on 30 of 87 shooting. Fisher College doled out 9 dimes and had 5 steals for the contest. In addition, Fisher College grabbed 34 rebounds (14 offensive, 20 defensive), but didn't have a block. Fisher College finished the game at 58.3% at the charity stripe by making 7 of 12 shots. They also buried 12 of 27 shots from long range. When discussing personal fouls, the Bulldogs finished with 15 and Fisher College finished the game with 20 personal fouls.

Sherif Gross-Bullock is someone who played a role for the game. He walked away from this one shooting 71.4% from the floor and also dished out 4 dimes. He played for 22 minutes played and snagged 5 rebounds. He scored 27 points on 10 out of 14 shooting.

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Bryant steps onto the court with a win-loss record of 1-1 on the campaign. They are giving up possession 11.0 times per game and as a team they are committing 14.5 personal fouls every game. As a unit, Bryant is snagging 49.5 rebounds per contest and has accounted for 35 dimes this year, which has them ranked 21st in the country in terms of passing the ball. The Bulldogs are hitting 45.6% on 3-pointers (26 of 57) and 57.4% from the free throw line. They average 99.5 pts per game (40th in D-1) while going 51.0% from the floor.

When they are on defense, the Bulldogs are forcing their opponents into 11.5 turnovers per contest while drawing 20.0 fouls. They are relinquishing 30.2% on shots from downtown and they are 211th in Division 1 in points per game from their opponents (70.0). The Bulldogs are giving up a shooting percentage of 36.0% (54 of 150) and they surrender 41.0 boards per game as a squad. They are currently ranked 236th in the country in allowing assists to the opposition with 16 surrendered for the season.

In their last game, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights went home defeated by a final of 68-61 when they played Princeton. The Scarlet Knights recorded 23 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 34 for the contest. They also turned it over 9 times, while recording 7 steals in the matchup. Princeton was called for 11 fouls for the game which got the Scarlet Knights to the free throw line for 7 shots. They were able to make 7 of the free throw attempts for a percentage of 100.0%. With respect to 3-point shots, Rutgers knocked down 4 of 14 attempts (28.6%). In all, the Scarlet Knights shot 25 out of 62 from the field which gave them a percentage of 40.3%. The Scarlet Knights allowed Princeton to make 26 of 60 tries from the field which had them at 43.3% for this game. They finished 45.0% from three-point range by connecting on 9 out of 20 and ended up shooting 7 out of 11 from the charity stripe (63.6%). Concerning rebounds, Rutgers allowed Princeton to grab 34 in total (14 offensive).

Clifford Omoruyi was important for the Scarlet Knights for the game. He converted 6 out of 12 for the contest for a field goal rate of 50.0%, and had 7 rebounds. He earned 12 points in his 27 mins on the court and had 1 assist for the matchup.

Rutgers has a win-loss mark of 0-1 this year. The Scarlet Knights are committing 16.0 fouls per contest and they connect on 100.0% from the charity stripe. They are earning an assist 14.0 times per contest (180th in the nation) and they are turning it over 9.0 times per game. Rutgers has accumulated 61 points this season and they pull in 35.0 boards per game. On the offensive side of the ball, the Scarlet Knights are shooting 40.3% from the field, which has them ranked 264th in college basketball.

The Rutgers defense gives up 45.0% on 3-point attempts (9 of 20) and opponents are connecting on 63.6% of their free throw shots. They give up 11.0 dimes and 39.0 total boards per game, which is 186th and 270th in the country. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 189th in college hoops in PPG given up with 68.0. They are able to force 12.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 43.3% from the floor (228th in college hoops).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Rutgers

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