Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

Minnesota's head coach Niko Medved gestures while arriving for an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Minnesota is a -7.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Rutgers / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00 pm in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Rutgers vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Rutgers vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rutgers+7.5 -110O 133.5 -110+280
Minnesota -7.5 -110U 133.5 -110-350

Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 74.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (489/740) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota is shooting 69% from the free throw line (375/541) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75%

Minnesota has averaged 69.2 points per game (4,013 points/58 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.5

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers forced 14.9 turnovers per game (448 turnovers/30 games) last season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Rutgers has averaged 22.2 defensive rebounds per game (555 rebounds/25 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.4

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (337/718) in the second half this season — tied for 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Minnesota has averaged 6.8 steals per game (177 steals/26 games) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9

Minnesota has allowed 68.0 points per game (1,767 points/26 games) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.8


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