Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Nebraska vs Rutgers

The Nebraska Cornhuskers face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, February 7.

Nebraska and Rutgers are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 141.5 as a great pick at odds of -115.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers were beaten 78-69 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Illinois Fighting Illini.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights were beaten last game and this was on the road. UCLA Bruins claimed a 98-66 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rutgers triumphed 85-82 when they last played Nebraska. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Rutgers have won six.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nebraska	20-2	1759	1452	307	15-1	5-1	2L
Rutgers	9-14	1614	1754	-140	9-5	0-9	6L

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Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Nebraska vs Rutgers betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

Over 141.5 points seems like a realistic outcome for this college contest. We’re taking odds of -115 considering that the total line looks to be too low here.

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Key Nebraska vs Rutgers stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Nebraska games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Nebraska games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Nebraska games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rutgers games at home.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rutgers games.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Rutgers games.

Over 141.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska 83 - 66 Rutgers

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Huskers to achieve a 83-66 victory should give bettors a good run for their money.

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Nebraska 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -909 about Nebraska which reflects they have a 90% chance of winning this college game. At +590, Rutgers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 12.5 and the total points line is 141.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 141.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Nebraska

-909

Rutgers

+590

Point Spread

Nebraska -12.5

-102

Rutgers +12.5

-120

Total Points

Under 141.5

-105

Over 141.5

-115

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Nebraska Stats

Rutgers Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 141.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 64.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 141.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 141.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 74.20 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	21-1	2010	1516	494	14-1	7-0	7W
Nebraska	20-2	1759	1452	307	15-1	5-1	2L
Illinois	20-3	1946	1545	401	13-3	7-0	12W
Michigan State	19-4	1814	1493	321	13-2	6-2	2L
Purdue	18-4	1840	1517	323	13-2	5-2	1W
Iowa	17-5	1721	1397	324	13-1	4-4	5W
USC	17-6	1873	1732	141	11-3	6-3	2W
Wisconsin	16-6	1831	1651	180	12-2	4-4	2W
UCLA	16-7	1815	1603	212	13-2	3-5	1W
Ohio State	15-7	1808	1605	203	10-3	5-4	1W
Indiana	15-8	1868	1633	235	12-3	3-5	1L
Washington	12-11	1796	1686	110	8-4	4-7	1L
Minnesota	11-12	1655	1587	68	10-6	1-6	1W
Northwestern	10-13	1730	1667	63	8-7	2-6	2L
Penn State	10-13	1751	1834	-83	9-7	1-6	1L
Rutgers	9-14	1614	1754	-140	9-5	0-9	6L
Oregon	8-14	1585	1640	-55	7-8	1-6	8L
Maryland	8-14	1584	1755	-171	7-6	1-8	4L

• 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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