Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, 11/27/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV

TV: TBS

The Alabama Crimson Tide (4-1) will go up against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-1) at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Wednesday.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights took the court against Kennesaw State and ended up losing by a score of 79-77 in their last contest. Rutgers wrapped up the game having earned a 39.4% FG percentage (26 of 66) and knocked down 8 out of their 25 shots from downtown. From the free throw line, the Scarlet Knights made 17 of 23 shots for a percentage of 73.9%. When discussing rebounding, they collected 24 with 7 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 15 assists for this game while forcing the opposition into 21 turnovers and earning 14 steals. When it comes to defense, Rutgers allowed their opponent to shoot 46.7% from the floor on 28 out of 60 shooting. Kennesaw State earned 14 dimes and had 6 steals for the game. In addition, Kennesaw State grabbed 41 rebounds (11 offensive, 30 defensive), but wasn't able to record a rejection. Kennesaw State finished the game shooting 62.5% when shooting free throws by converting 15 of 24 shots. They converted 8 of 27 attempts from 3-point range. Concerning fouls, the Scarlet Knights finished with 19 and Kennesaw State had 21 fouls.

Dylan Harper is someone who played a role in this matchup. He accounted for 21 points on 10 of 18 shooting. He was on the court for 35 mins played and grabbed 3 boards. He finished 55.6% from the floor and totaled 9 dimes.

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Rutgers heads into this one with a record of 4-1 so far this season. They are turning it over 9.2 times per contest and as a unit are committing 13.2 personal fouls per game. As a unit, Rutgers is grabbing 37.4 boards per game and has accounted for 82 dimes for the year, which is 215th in Division 1 in terms of passing the ball. The Scarlet Knights are shooting 35.6% on shots from 3-point land (36 of 101) and 71.8% from the free throw line. They are averaging 79.8 pts per game (129th in the nation) on 47.4% from the field.

On defense, the Scarlet Knights are able to force 12.2 turnovers per contest while drawing 21.4 fouls. They are ranked 89th in college hoops in allowing assists to the opposition with 63 surrendered for the year. The Scarlet Knights defensively are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 40.6% (129 of 318) and they concede 36.2 rebounds per game as a unit. They are giving up 32.5% from beyond the arc and they are 126th in D-1 in points per game allowed (68.0).

The last time they took the court, the Alabama Crimson Tide took home the win by a final score of 100-87 against Illinois. Regarding how they attacked the glass, Alabama permitted Illinois to grab 42 in all (13 offensive). They finished the game shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc via 10 out of 30 and finished the game at 13 out of 24 at the free throw line (54.2%). The Crimson Tide permitted Illinois to bury 32 out of their 71 tries from the field which left them with a rate of 45.1% in the game. When the final whistle was blown, the Crimson Tide finished the game shooting 39 out of 75 from the floor which had them at 52.0%. When it comes to shots from 3-point land, Alabama buried 11 out of 34 attempts (32.4%). They were able to convert 11 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 84.6%. Illinois was called for 16 fouls in this game which took the Crimson Tide to the free throw line for a total of 13 shots. They turned the ball over 7 times, while recording 7 steals in this game. The Crimson Tide pulled down 30 defensive rebounds and 5 offensive boards for a total of 35 for the matchup.

Grant Nelson was important for the Crimson Tide for the matchup. He scored 23 points in his 28 mins on the hardwood and had 2 assists in this game. He made 9 of 15 for the matchup giving him a rate of 60.0%, and totaled 8 rebounds.

Alabama has a win-loss mark of 4-1 for the campaign. The Crimson Tide commit 17.4 personal fouls per contest and they connect on 71.4% from the charity stripe. They are earning an assist 18.2 times per contest (33rd in D-1) and they are giving up possession 10.4 times per game. Alabama has accumulated 448 pts so far this season (89.6 per contest) and they pull in 43.0 boards per contest. As an offensive unit, the Crimson Tide are connecting on 49.0% from the field, which is 58th in college basketball.

The Crimson Tide on the defensive end are ranked 254th in college basketball in points given up per game with 74.2. They are able to force 10.2 TO's per game and have let teams shoot 40.0% from the field (93rd in college basketball). The Alabama defense allows 30.6% on 3-point shots (38 of 124) and their opponents are connecting on 62.7% of their free throw attempts. They give up 11.0 dimes and 36.8 rebounds on a nightly basis, which is 90th and 269th in D-1.

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

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Rutgers

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