10* Underdog Game of the Year
(NCAAB) Southern Methodist vs. Rutgers,
Point Spread: 7.50 | -110.00 Rutgers (Home)
Result: Loss
Larry Brown knows his quick turnaround at SMU is much different than anything the Hall of Fame coach has done in the past.SMU is off one of their biggest wins in years and now travel on the road to take on Rutgers. SMU is great at home, but they struggle on the road. The fans rushed the court at the end of the Cincinnati game. It was a first for Brown, who had only been part of games where the opposing team celebrated that way. The Scarlet Knights have won two of three since a four-game losing streak, beating South Florida 79-69 on the road Saturday. Kadeem Jack scored a career-high 31 points for Rutgers, which is battling for the sixth and final position eligible for a first-round bye in the AAC tournament. In their first meeting at SMU, Rutgers only shot 32% and missed 15 of their first 16 shots and put themselves in an early hole. Its our Game of the Year on Friday night coach Eddie Jordan said. "We have to have a goal, and it's sixth place right now. Hopefully, we can achieve that goal, but it's a journey. Possession by possession is important for us. Rutgers is very good at home and shoots well and I love the home underdog in this one getting 8.5 points. Scarlet Knights are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Scarlet Knights are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. 10* Oddsmaker Mistake play on RUTGERS!