Who’s Playing
Rutgers @ DePaul
Current Records: Rutgers 4-0; DePaul 2-0
What to Know
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the DePaul Blue Demons at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at Wintrust Arena. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Scarlet Knights had enough points to win and then some against the New Jersey Tech Highlanders on Tuesday, taking their contest 75-61. RU relied on the efforts of guard Ron Harper Jr., who posted a double-double on 20 points and 13 rebounds, and guard Geo Baker, who had 19 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which Harper Jr. has had at least ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, DePaul was totally in charge on Saturday, breezing past the Central Michigan Chippewas 99-66 at home. Guard Javon Freeman-Liberty was the offensive standout of the game for the Blue Demons, picking up 22 points and seven assists along with seven boards.
Barring any buzzer beaters, RU is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are 0-2-1 against the spread when favored.
The wins brought RU up to 4-0 and DePaul to 2-0. Two last-season stats to keep an eye on: The Scarlet Knights rank 21st in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 67.6 on average. But the Blue Demons enter the matchup with 65.8 points per game on average, good for fourth best in college basketball. These opposing strengths should make for an exciting matchup.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Wintrust Arena — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Scarlet Knights are a 3-point favorite against the Blue Demons, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Scarlet Knights as a 2-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Rutgers won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Nov 17, 2016 – Rutgers 66 vs. DePaul 59
Injury Report for DePaul
- Tyon Grant-Foster: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
- Jalen Terry: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
- Ahamad Bynum: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)
Injury Report for Rutgers
No Injury Information
