Match Analysis: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-14
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC
- Location: Jersey Mike's Arena, Piscataway, NJ
Game Overview
Rutgers Scarlet Knights host Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a non-conference college basketball matchup with Rutgers heavily favored given strong defense and home advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rutgers is 2-0 this season, allowing only 56.5 PPG with elite defense and securing 42 rebounds per game. Lehigh is 1-2, scoring below 60 in recent games and turning the ball over significantly.
- Limited recent H2H data, but Rutgers dominates as the home team and superior talent-wise.
- No significant injuries reported for either team affecting key players.
- Rutgers has a perfect home record in recent non-conference night games; Lehigh struggles historically on the road in similar settings.
- Rutgers seeking to maintain undefeated start and assert Big Ten strength; Lehigh motivated to upset but unlikely given form and matchup strength.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rutgers -3000, Lehigh +1200 | Rutgers | β β β β β 94% |
| Spread | Rutgers -17.5 -110, Lehigh +17.5 -110 | Rutgers -17.5 | β β β β β 85% |
| Over/under | Over 140.5 -106, Under 140.5 -114 | Under 140.5 | β β β β β 75% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rutgers Scarlet Knights -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 140.5 13% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 140.5 at 13% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Rutgers to win outright, cover the -17.5 spread, and the game total to go under 140.5 points.
Predicted Score: Rutgers 81 – Lehigh 63