The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-13) battle with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-9) in an appealing Big Ten showdown on Sunday, March 3 at 6:30 PM ET at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers show they are favorites here with a point spread at -8.5 (+100).

The Scarlet Knights improved to a 15-13 record by securing an 82-52 victory against Michigan Wolverines on their home turf. They experienced robust performances on both ends of the court to overcome the Wolverines and aim to achieve a season sweep against the Cornhuskers in Lincoln.

Over their last ten games, the Scarlet Knights have a 5-5 record, and they have faced challenges on the road with a 3-7 standing this season. They will need a compelling start to this game to stay one step ahead.

With an average of 66.7 points per game and a shooting percentage of 39.6 percent, their offense is solid. They are getting 12.1 assists per game too, which needs some improvement for this matchup.

The Scarlet Knights maintain a defensive stance by allowing 65.9 points per game. Currently, they hold the 11^th position in the Big Ten with a 7-10 record in conference play. They also chime in with 37.5 rebounds, 5.4 blocks, snd 7.5 steals a game.

The Cornhuskers recently suffered a 78-69 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, snapping their four-game win streak. They aim to bounce back against the Scarlet Knights this Sunday after letting the Buckeyes pull away in the second half.

Currently holding a 10-8 record in Big Ten league play, they stand at 4^th place. Over their last ten games, the Cornhuskers are 6-4, boasting a strong 17-1 home record this season.

They score an average of 76.8 points per game with a shooting accuracy of 44.7 percent. Their effective ball movement leads to 15.4 assists per game, creating more scoring chances. On the defensive end, they allow 69.8 points, a crucial factor in facing the Scarlet Knights. Additionally, they secure 37.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, and 6.4 steals per game.

MyBookie has established the odds for the college basketball game, indicating that the Nebraska Cornhuskers hold an 8.5-point advantage on their home court. Analysis of the market suggests an 81.6 percent likelihood of their victory in this matchup, considering their robust momentum and superior statistics.

The Cornhuskers arguably need this win more than the Scarlet Knights in order to improve their resumes heading into March Madness. With that being said, expect them to be on their best behavior defensively to help get the job done.