Rutgers vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction – 11/27/2024

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be in Las Vegas, NV Tuesday night for a match up with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Rutgers has four wins and one loss on the year coming into this matchup following a 2 point road loss to Kennesaw State on Sunday. Offensively Rutgers has been solid all season averaging 79.8 points on 47.8% shooting from the floor. Defensively Rutgers has held their own allowing just 68 points per game but gave up 79 in their loan loss to Kennesaw State. For more College News see our College Basketball Picks.

Dylan Harper leads Rutgers this season averaging 19.8 points and 5.2 assists per game. Ace Bailey is second on the roster 19 points but has played in just three games this season. Lathan Sommerville averages 10 points per game for Rutgers as the third player on the roster and double figures. Jordan Derkack averages 6.58 points and adds a team high 5.8 rebounds per contest.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish come into Tuesday with four wins and one loss on the year following a 7-point loss against Elon in their last outing. Offensively Notre Dame has rolled opponents averaging 82.2 points on 51.9% shooting but scored only 77 points against Elon. Defensively Notre Dame has been top tier as well giving up to 68.4 points per game but allowed 84 points and their loan loss of the season.

Markus Burton leads Rutgers this season averaging 21.4 points and 5.2 assists per game. Braeden Shrewsberry is averaging 14.8 points and Tae Davis chips in heavily for Notre Dame averaging 12.4 points per game. Kebba Njie averages eight points in a team high 6.2 rebounds per contest.  Julian Roper II leads Notre Dame this season averaging 1.6 steals per game and just over 11 minutes per contest.

Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Rutgers has the talent to do the job. Look for Rutgers to overwhelm Notre Dame for the full 40 minutes leading to the win in Las Vegas. Take Rutgers Tuesday night to get their fifth victory of the season as they cover the number against the Irish. Final Score Prediction, Rutgers Scarlet Knights win and cover 78-71.