"Rutgers' -154 scoring differential (outscored by 5.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 70.8 points per game (288th in college basketball) while giving up 75.9 per contest (235th in college basketball). The Scarlet Knights are averaging 70.8 points, 8.8 fewer than the Nittany Lions concede."
"Rutgers knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (301st in college basketball), 1.8 fewer than its opponents (8.3). It is shooting 32.4% from deep (268th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 36.5%."
"The Scarlet Knights are posting 72.2 points per game this year in home games, which is 2.6 more points than they're averaging away from home (69.6). Rutgers has seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 73 points per game in its last 10 outings."
Rutgers (12-18, 5-14 Big Ten) faces Penn State (12-18, 3-16 Big Ten) on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Jersey Mike's Arena with tipoff at 12 p.m. ET. Rutgers recently lost to Michigan State 91-87, with Tariq Francis scoring 25 points. Penn State suffered a 94-62 loss to Ohio State, led by Ivan Juric's 15 points. Rutgers averages 70.8 points per game while allowing 75.9, with a -154 scoring differential. The Scarlet Knights shoot 32.4% from three-point range and make 6.5 three-pointers per game. At home, Rutgers scores 72.2 points per game. The game will be broadcast on BTN.
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