Rutgers Vs Bucknell: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 23, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 22, 2022

The Bucknell Bison (7-5) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-4) on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. It tips at 5:00 PM ET on Big Ten Network. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Scarlet Knights’ (-7888 to win on the moneyline) game with the Bison (+1233).

The betting insights in the following article reflect odds as of December 23, 2022 at 5:44 PM ET. Head to the table below for the latest lines for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Rutgers Vs Bucknell Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Bucknell (+18.5)
Total Pick Under (133)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Rutgers Vs Bucknell Stat Rankings

Rutgers Avg. (Rank) Bucknell Avg. (Rank)
70.5 (218th) Points Scored 73.7 (157th)
54.7 (6th) Points Allowed 65.4 (96th)
38.3 (57th) Rebounds 36 (128th)
12.6 (27th) Off. Rebounds 8.5 (289th)
5.5 (334th) 3pt Made 8.3 (107th)
14.4 (126th) Assists 15.4 (72nd)
12.9 (220th) Turnovers 12.8 (206th)

Rutgers Vs Bucknell Betting Trends

  • The Scarlet Knights have seven wins in 11 games against the spread this year.
  • As 18.5-point favorites or more, Rutgers is 3-0 against the spread.
  • The Scarlet Knights have seen three of their 11 games hit the over.
  • Rutgers and its opponent have broken the 133-point mark five times this year.
  • Scarlet Knights games this season have posted an average total of 125.2, which is 7.8 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • Bucknell has covered the spread five times in 11 games.
  • Rutgers has seen three of its 11 games go over the point total.
  • There have been six Bison games this season with more than 133 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Bucknell’s games this year (139.1) is 6.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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Rutgers Impact Players

  • Clifford Omoruyi paces the Scarlet Knights with 14.4 points per game and 9.5 rebounds, while also posting 1.1 assists.
  • Cam Spencer puts up 12.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.5% from the field and 41.7% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Aundre Hyatt is putting up 11.1 points, 0.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.
  • Mawot Mag posts 7.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 47% from the floor.
  • Derek Simpson posts 7.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.

Bucknell Impact Players

  • Alex Timmerman tops the Bison in rebounding (6.7 per game), and produces 11.2 points and 1.8 assists. He also puts up 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • The Bison get 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game from Andre Screen.
  • Elvin Edmonds IV gets the Bison 9.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. He also puts up 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Ian Motta gets the Bison 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest. He also posts 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
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