Delaware State vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Delaware State vs Rutgers

The Delaware State Hornets square off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, December 29.

We’re expecting Delaware State to keep the scoreline respectable and the spread of +19.5 looks generous at odds of -102 when they play Rutgers.

Delaware State Hornets won their previous game, beating Holy Family Tigers at home. It was a 73-61 win.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights won their last game, beating Penn Quakers at home. It was a 70-69 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Delaware State	8-23	1896	2185	-289	5-8	3-15	1L

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Delaware State vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks

This Delaware State vs Rutgers betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s back the underdogs at +19.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. Delaware State are a good shout at -102 to stay relatively close to their opponents in this college contest.

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Key Delaware State vs Rutgers stats:

• The +19.5 line has been covered by Del State in 7 consecutive games.
• The +19.5 line has been covered by Del State in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +19.5 line has been covered by Del State in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -19.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 11 consecutive games.
• The -19.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 19 of their last 20 games.

Del State +19.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 50.5% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Delaware State +19.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Delaware State 62 - 78 Rutgers

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Delaware State vs Rutgers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Rutgers are red-hot -5000 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 98% chance of winning this college game. Delaware State are the underdogs at +1600 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is 20.5 and the total points line is currently 135.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Over 135.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.

Moneyline

Del State

+1600

Rutgers

-5000

Point Spread

Del State +20.5

-105

Rutgers -20.5

-115

Total Points

Under 135.5

-110

Over 135.5

-110

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Delaware State Stats

Rutgers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +19.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -19.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -19.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 133.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.90 pts and allowed 70.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 61.20 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 133.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 133.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.50 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	31-3	2952	2353	599	19-2	12-1	1L
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	27-8	2858	2455	403	16-5	11-3	4W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-10	2822	2581	241	16-2	8-8	1L
UCLA	23-11	2643	2414	229	18-3	5-8	1L
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

Mid-Eastern Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Howard	23-10	2556	2236	320	16-4	7-6	8W
Norfolk State	15-17	2445	2362	83	9-6	6-11	3L
Morgan State	14-16	2258	2347	-89	9-7	5-9	1L
NC Central	14-18	2299	2415	-116	10-5	4-13	1L
South Carolina St.	10-22	2147	2522	-375	6-5	4-17	1L
UMES	9-23	2060	2265	-205	6-4	3-19	3L
Delaware State	8-23	1896	2185	-289	5-8	3-15	1L
Coppin State	7-24	2032	2493	-461	3-8	4-16	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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