Princeton vs Rutgers Picks and Prediction – 12/21/2024

The Princeton Tigers visit the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday to play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Princeton improved to 8-4 following its 71-67 victory over the Monmouth Hawks a week ago this past Tuesday. Xaivian Lee was the leading scorer for Princeton with 23 points. Princeton has not played for nearly two weeks due to final exams. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Xaivian Lee is leading Princeton in scoring and assists with averages of 15.8 points and 5.6 per game while Caden Pierce is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.8 per game. Princeton has three players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring 76.4 points per game while shooting 45.5% overall and 38.3% from 3-point territory.

The Rutgers Knights look for their third consecutive victory when hosting Princeton on Saturday. Rutgers is 7-4 overall after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates 66-63 this past Saturday. Dylan Harper sank a three-pointer from deep behind the arc as time ran out to give the Scarlet Knights the victory. Rutgers has won two straight since snapping a three-game losing streak.

Dylan Harper is leading Rutgers in scoring and assists with averages of 23.5 points and 4.4 assists per game. Ace Bailey is second in scoring and the leading rebounder with averages of 17.9 points at 7.1 rebounds per game. Rutgers has only two players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 78.5 points per game.

Rutgers will pick up a victory at home and cover the number on Saturday when hosting Princeton. Rutgers has two of the best freshmen in college basketball. Dylan Harper is scoring an average of 23.5 points per game and Ace Bailey is scoring an average of 17.9 points per game. Between the two they lead Rutgers in scoring, rebounding, and assists and the duo will be too much for Princeton on Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Rutgers Scarlet Knights win and cover ATS 80-61.