Rutgers (14-19 in 2025–26) hosts Delaware State (5-22 in 2025–26) on Dec 29, 2026.




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DSU offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups · RUTG defense in 3 (3 by a clear margin)
RUTG offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · DSU defense in 2
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
Expected pace: about 66 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce James | 32.7 | 13.8 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Corey Perkins | 29.2 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Miles Webb | 26.6 | 10.2 | 5.4 | 0.5 |
| Rahmir Moore | 25.1 | 8.7 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Bessanty Saragba | 22.5 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| Jalen St Clair | 17.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Cyril Obasogie | 16.8 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 0.2 |
| Dean Shepherd | 16.6 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariq Francis | 30.1 | 18.9 | 2.1 | 3.6 |
| Darren Buchanan Jr. | 27.7 | 9.2 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Jamichael Davis | 24.5 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Dylan Grant | 23.4 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Harun Zrno | 21.3 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Emmanuel Ogbole | 19.9 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Lino Mark | 19.5 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Kaden Powers | 17.2 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
46% of DSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
44% of RUTG's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | RUTG+15 | +15 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Measure | DSU6-24 · last 30 games | RUTG11-19 · last 30 games | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd half points for | 34.6#345 of 361 | 39.4#190 of 361 | 39.5 |
| Points allowed per 100 possessions | 108.9#215 of 361 | 114.8#65 of 361 | 109.9 |
| 1st half points against | 33.3#259 of 361 | 36.0#122 of 361 | 35.0 |
| Points scored per 100 possessions | 92.9#359 of 361 | 104.7#275 of 361 | 109.2 |
The 4 measures where these two sit furthest apart among the league's 361 ranked teams, over each team's last 30 regular-season games (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026). Rank 1 = highest in the league, even for points allowed. A rank says where a number sits, not which side it points to.