Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Purdue Boilermakers 3/10/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are heading to Illinois to take on the 5th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAAB Men’s Big Ten Tournament – Quarterfinal Round at United Center in Chicago on Friday at noontime.
Rutgers successfully advanced to the quarterfinal round of the conference tournament by winning the 2nd round of the Big Ten tourney over the Michigan Wolverines at 62-50 on Thursday.
Cam Spencer’s 18 points combined with Derek Simpson’s 13 to lift the 9th-seeded Scarlet Knights to win over the Wolverines team.
Spencer and Simpson pumped in 23 of their combined 31 points in the second half to outscore Michigan 62-50 to the quarterfinals.
Senior Guard Cam Spencer led Rutgers with 18 points on 54.5% shooting while senior Guard Caleb McConnell grabbed 9 rebounds with 8 defensive boards for the defense.
Senior Guard Paul Mulcahy dished out 5 assists to reinforce the offense of Rutgers. Guard Derek Simpson chipped in a second team-high 13 points in reinforcing the Scarlet Knights in the win.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-3 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last five games played while Rutgers is 5-6 against the spread in their last 11 road matches.
The totals went OVER in 1 of the Scarlet Knights’ last 5 outings and also went OVER in 8 of Rutgers’ last 17 home contests.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Purdue Boilermakers Predictions 3/10/2023
The Purdue Boilermakers featured a tough defense to overcome the Illinois Fighting Illini’s 2nd-half rally, outscoring them for a 76-71 victory in the final match of the regular season.
Purdue became the first team in the Big Ten conference to win the league’s title by more than three games.
The Boilermakers finished the regular season tour with a 26-5 overall standing and 15-5 in conference play and will be facing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the quarterfinal round.
Junior Guard Brandon Newman scored 19 points on 50% FG shooting while pumping in 6 of 8 free throws leading Purdue in scoring while also grabbing a team-high 6 rebounds in the winning effort.
Newman also dished out 5 assists in leading the Boilermakers in the victory. Center Zach Edey chipped in a second team-high 17 points while Guard Braden Smith added 15 points to outscore the Fighting Illini in the match.
The Purdue Boilermakers are 3-2 SU in their last 5 matches while Purdue is 1-4 ATS in its last five and 6-7 against the spread in its last 13 road outings.
The totals went OVER in 2 of the Boilermakers’ last 5 contests played and also went OVER in 7 of Purdue’s last 18 home games.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. no.5 Purdue Boilermakers. The NCAAB Pick for this contest is Purdue -5.5.
The Scarlet Knights played their best basketball entering the AAC quarterfinal round but will have difficulty in facing the top five teams in the league.
The Boilermakers have the size and depth to dominate this game from the first toss of the ball to the last seconds of the 40-minute regulation time.
Take Purdue to eliminate Rutgers and advance in the conference tournament. The prediction: The Purdue Boilermakers will win 76-66.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Purdue Boilermakers 3/10/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: United Center in Chicago, IL
Date: Friday, March 10, 2023
TV: BTN
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Purdue Boilermakers -5.5
NCAAB Totals: 127.5