Rutgers vs. Northwestern: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Northwestern Wildcats (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (18-12, 10-9 Big Ten) on March 5, 2023 at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
Rutgers lost its previous game to Minnesota, 75-74, on Thursday. Clifford Omoruyi was its top scorer with 23 points. In its previous game, Northwestern lost to Penn State on Wednesday, 68-65 in OT. Its high scorer was Boo Buie with 20 points.
When is Rutgers vs. Northwestern and when does it start?
This contest between the Scarlet Knights and Wildcats is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Rutgers vs. Northwestern
The Scarlet Knights and Wildcats will hit the hardwood at Jersey Mike’s Arena for this matchup on March 5, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BTN.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview
Rutgers Stats, Odds & Insights
Rutgers outscores opponents by 8.5 points per game (scoring 68.7 per game to rank 258th in college basketball while allowing 60.2 per contest to rank seventh in college basketball) and has a +254 scoring differential overall.
The Scarlet Knights are averaging 68.7 points, 6.1 more than the Wildcats concede.
Rutgers makes 5.8 three-pointers per game (329th in college basketball) at a 32.6% rate (271st in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 per outing its opponents make while shooting 30.5% from beyond the arc.
The Scarlet Knights put up 72.1 points per game at home, compared to 64.3 points per game in road games, a difference of 7.8 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, Rutgers has been scoring 66.1 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 68.7 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Northwestern Stats, Odds & Insights
Northwestern’s +156 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.2 points per game) is a result of putting up 67.8 points per game (281st in college basketball) while allowing 62.6 per outing (21st in college basketball).
The Wildcats’ 67.8 points per game are 7.6 more than the Scarlet Knights give up.
Northwestern makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (137th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.8 on average.
In 2022-23 the Wildcats are averaging 1.7 fewer points per game at home (68.2) than away (69.9).
Northwestern is scoring 63.8 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 4.0 fewer points than its average for the season (67.8).
Scarlet Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Omoruyi | 30 | 13.5 | 9.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Cam Spencer | 30 | 12.9 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Caleb McConnell | 24 | 9.5 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Aundre Hyatt | 30 | 9.4 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Paul Mulcahy | 26 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Wildcats Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boo Buie | 30 | 17.3 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Chase Audige | 30 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Wesley Cardet Jr. | 1 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Ty Berry | 30 | 8.5 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Robbie Beran | 30 | 7.9 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
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