- Wisconsin is a -15.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Rutgers / Wisconsin TV channel: BTN
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Madison, WI.
Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).
The Rutgers vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Rutgers vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 79.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Rutgers vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 66.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 9% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.30 Units / 10% ROI)
Wisconsin Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+15.70 Units / 2% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 37 games (+13.40 Units / 1% ROI)
- Wisconsin have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.60 Units / 14% ROI)
- Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.90 Units / 13% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.53% ROI).
- 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.05 Units / -6.46% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Wisconsin has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.61% ROI).
- 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.8 Units / 0.81% ROI
- 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
- 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (2,520 points/1,962 shots) last season — tied for highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Wisconsin has averaged 3.9 steals per game (82 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.8
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (321/918) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (126/392) this season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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 allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (169/413) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Wisconsin allowed an average of 1.28 points per shot (2,520 points/1,962 shots) last season — tied for highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Wisconsin has averaged 3.9 steals per game (82 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.8
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (321/918) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (126/392) this season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 22.9 defensive rebounds per game (366 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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 allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (169/413) on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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