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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats prediction and odds

Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM ET · Ryan Field, Evanston, IL · Peacock

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Final: Rutgers Scarlet Knights 14, Northwestern Wildcats 42

Result: Northwestern Wildcats by 28, 56 points in total. The model had Northwestern Wildcats -17.5 and a total of 58.

Market vs model

LineMarketModel
SpreadNorthwestern Wildcats -16.5Northwestern Wildcats -17.5
Total58.558
MoneylineNU -800 / RUTG +550NU 86% to win

Model lean: Northwestern Wildcats -16.5 (52%)

A lean is an opinion without a stake. The model only publishes a play when its disagreement with the market clears a much higher bar.

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Preview

Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-5) visited No. 24 Northwestern Wildcats (6-1) at Ryan Field, Evanston, IL, Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM ET, on Peacock. The market has Northwestern Wildcats by 16.5, with a total of 58.5. Our model makes it Northwestern Wildcats -17.5 with a total of 58 and gives Northwestern Wildcats a 86% chance to win.

How the numbers are made: the model prices every game from unit grades, power ratings, results, rest and weather, then compares its line with the market. More on the method.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats: questions

Who is favored in Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats?
The market has Northwestern Wildcats by 16.5. On the moneyline, Northwestern Wildcats -800 and Rutgers Scarlet Knights +550.
What is the over/under for Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats?
The total is 58.5. Our model makes it 58.
What does the model predict for Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats?
It leans Northwestern Wildcats -16.5 (52%). A lean is an opinion without a stake: the gap to the market was not big enough to make it a play.

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