Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/21/24

The Princeton Tigers and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off on Saturday in Newark for a non-conference game. This game will be a part of the Never Forget Tribute Classic and will be played inside the Prudential Center. Rutgers has lost the past two meetings and four of the last five between these two teams. Princeton won 68-61 last year on a neutral site in Trenton and will look to get another upset win here. Rutgers is currently a 5.5-point favorite, but our best bet of the game is the over. The total is 152 points, and we believe it will go over.

We like the over in this game because Rutgers plays at a fast pace and Princeton should be able to have success offensively. According to KenPom, Rutgers is ranked #70 in adjusted tempo and #47 in average offensive possession length. The Scarlet Knights also have two projected lottery picks in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey that make their offense dangerous on any given night. Princeton is ranked in the top half nationally in average offensive possession length and are a good three-point shooting team. The Tigers are ranked #23 nationally in three pointers made, which should help this total go over. Take the over in this one.

*Over 152 available at time of publishing. Playable at 153*