Ohio State vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Rutgers

The Ohio State Buckeyes face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, January 2.

We’re not sure that Ohio State and Rutgers will reach a certain points threshold. Our prediction is to take the -110 that there are Under 149.5 points.

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Ohio State Buckeyes won their previous game, beating Grambling State Tigers at home. It was a 89-63 win.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights last game saw them claim a 65-50 home win over Delaware State Hornets.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ohio State beat Rutgers in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 80-66 scoreline. Ohio State have racked up three straight wins over Rutgers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Ohio State	9-3	1035	863	172	7-2	2-1	1W
Rutgers	7-6	893	923	-30	7-2	0-4	2W

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Ohio State vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Ohio State vs Rutgers with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are good reasons for anticipating that the points tally will be lower than the line in this college showdown. If you agree with our pick of Under 149.5, you will find -110 available.

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 Ohio State vs Rutgers stats:

• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Rutgers games at home.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rutgers games.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rutgers games.
• The 149.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 149.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 149.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio State 77 - 66 Rutgers

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Buckeyes to enjoy a 77-66 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

Ohio State vs Rutgers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Ohio State are strong -526 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 84% chance of claiming victory. At +385, Rutgers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 149.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 149.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Ohio State

-526

Rutgers

+385

Point Spread

Ohio State -8.5

-120

Rutgers +8.5

-102

Total Points

Under 149.5

-110

Over 149.5

-110

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Ohio State Stats

Rutgers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 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

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.30 pts and allowed 69.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.50 pts and allowed 75.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 139.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.60 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.00 pts and allowed 68.50 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	12-0	1161	798	363	9-0	3-0	12W
Nebraska	13-0	1086	861	225	12-0	1-0	13W
Purdue	12-1	1120	858	262	10-1	2-0	4W
Michigan State	12-1	1050	857	193	9-1	3-0	4W
USC	12-1	1162	979	183	8-1	4-0	4W
Iowa	11-2	1056	781	275	10-0	1-2	3W
UCLA	10-3	1062	896	166	9-1	1-2	3W
Illinois	10-3	1147	890	257	8-3	2-0	2W
Indiana	10-3	1101	859	242	10-1	0-2	2W
Ohio State	9-3	1035	863	172	7-2	2-1	1W
Washington	9-4	1073	925	148	6-1	3-3	2W
Wisconsin	9-4	1085	951	134	8-0	1-4	2W
Penn State	9-4	1028	966	62	8-3	1-1	1W
Minnesota	8-5	945	842	103	8-3	0-2	3W
Northwestern	8-5	1047	902	145	7-3	1-2	1W
Oregon	7-6	1016	958	58	7-3	0-3	1W
Maryland	7-6	999	1024	-25	6-2	1-4	1W
Rutgers	7-6	893	923	-30	7-2	0-4	2W

• 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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