Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-18, 7-14 Big Ten) vs. UCLA Bruins (21-10, 13-7 Big Ten)Chicago; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: UCLA and Rutgers square off in the Big Ten Tournament.The Bruins have gone 13-7 against Big Ten opponents, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. UCLA has a 3-1 record in one-possession games.The Scarlet Knights are 7-14 against Big Ten teams. Rutgers is 8-10 in games decided by 10 points or more.UCLA’s average of 7.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Rutgers gives up. Rutgers averages 70.9 points per game, equal to what UCLA allows.The teams play each other for the second time this season. UCLA won the last meeting 98-66 on Feb. 4. Xavier Booker scored 24 to help lead UCLA to the win, and Kaden Powers scored 18 points for Rutgers.TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Bilodeau is shooting 51.8% and averaging 18.0 points for the Bruins. Trent Perry is averaging 1.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Popular ReadsEmmanuel Ogbole is averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds for …
