Nebraska Cornhuskers
Basketball NCAAB Sat 7 Feb 12:00
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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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.

High-Scoring Clash Anticipated

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.

85-82 Victory for Rutgers in Pair’s Last Battle

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 26-6 2473 2119 354 19-3 7-3 1L
Rutgers 14-19 2329 2479 -150 11-7 3-12 1L
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Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Nebraska vs Rutgers with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

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.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamarques Lawrence Over 3.5 Rebounds +130 BetMGM logo

Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) is available at +130 to have Over 3.5 rebounds. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.

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Pryce Sandfort Under 4.5 Rebounds -100 BetMGM logo

Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska) is available at -100 to register Under 4.5 rebounds. The total looks reasonably high and we anticipate he will fall short of the line when it comes to the Player Rebounds.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 141.5
Spread Nebraska -12.5
Player Rebounds Jamarques Lawrence Over 3.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 142.5, Nebraska -13.5 and Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nebraska Nebraska logo 83 - 66 Rutgers logo 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.

Nebraska Win on the Cards According to the Books

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1000 about Nebraska which reflects they have a 91% chance of winning this college game. At +660, Rutgers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 12.5 and the total points line is 142.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Pryce Sandfort Favorite to Get Most Points

Pryce Sandfort is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -125 that he goes Over 17.5 points and -105 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)
Over 17.5
-125
Under 17.5
-105
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Tariq Francis (Rutgers)
Over 15.5
-125
Under 15.5
-105
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 12.5
-115
Under 12.5
-115
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Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)
Over 11.5
-120
Under 11.5
-105
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Player Assists
Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)
Over 3.5
-120
Under 3.5
-110
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Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 2.5
-125
Under 2.5
-105
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Tariq Francis (Rutgers)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-161
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Jamichael Davis (Rutgers)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-149
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Player Rebounds
Rienk Mast (Nebraska)
Over 5.5
-145
Under 5.5
+110
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Pryce Sandfort (Nebraska)
Over 4.5
-130
Under 4.5
-100
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Jamarques Lawrence (Nebraska)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-175
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Tariq Francis (Rutgers)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-149
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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nebraska logo Nebraska Stats
Rutgers logo 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
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Total Points
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NCAAB Table Select Season

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
  • 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