American vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 18

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  • Rutgers is a -15.5 point favorite vs American
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • American / Rutgers TV channel: BTN

The American Eagles visit Jersey Mike's Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Nov. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The American vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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American vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
American+15.5 -115O 145.5 -115875
Rutgers -15.5 -105U 145.5 -105-1600

American vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 76.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

American vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 56.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • American University has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.00 Units / 11% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • American University have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.75 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+0.80 Units / 1% ROI)

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -32.26% ROI
  • 3-0 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-3 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.15 Units / -35.38% ROI).

  • 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 3.9% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

American Offensive Stats & Trends:

American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%

American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (304/535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

American has 16.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers is shooting 42% (914/2,185) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%

American Defensive Stats & Trends:

American shot 57% from inside the arc (304/535) last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 50%

American made 8.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (304/535) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

American has 16.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers is shooting 42% (914/2,185) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%


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