- Rutgers (7-9) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Nebraska (10-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
- Nebraska / Rutgers TV channel: BTN
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (10-7) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-9) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.
Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).
The Nebraska vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 144.5 total points.
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Nebraska vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Nebraska | +3.5 -115 | O 144.5 -110 | +125 |
| Rutgers | -3.5 -105 | U 144.5 -110 | -150 |
Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Nebraska vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Nebraska will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Nebraska Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+20.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 31 games (+12.10 Units / 35% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- Nebraska have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 away games (+1.55 Units / 14% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.95 Units / 31% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.10 Units / 26% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.35 Units / 13% ROI)
Nebraska Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Nebraska has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / -100% ROI).
- 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.55 Units / -100% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -100% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -100% ROI).
- 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -100% ROI
- 4-12 when betting the Over for -9.2 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 12-4 when betting the Under for +7.55 Units / -100% ROI
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has made 157 three-pointers this season — tied for 6th most among Power Conference teams
Nebraska is shooting 64% from the free throw line (171/267) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Nebraska has attempted 243 threes in the first half this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Nebraska is shooting 33% from three (371/1,114) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,080 points/962 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Rutgers has averaged 1.20 points per shot (566 points/470 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.37
Rutgers has averaged 1.12 points per shot (1,080 points/962 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.29
Rutgers is shooting 39% (193/492) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Nebraska Defensive Stats & Trends:
Nebraska has allowed 9.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.4
Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (424/1,059) this season — 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Nebraska has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (1,250/3,002) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Nebraska has allowed an average of 1.08 points per shot (1,998 points/1,844 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.11
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 9.3 steals per game (287 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Rutgers has forced 16.6 turnovers per game (514 turnovers/31 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (658/1,746) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%
Rutgers has 412 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th most among Power Conference teams
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