Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Rutgers vs Penn State
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights go up against the Penn State Nittany Lions, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Wednesday, February 18.
There’s the opportunity to back Rutgers to cover the +3.5 line against Penn State. Betting them on the spread seems the logical play and there is -102 now available.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights claimed a victory in their previous game. A 68-57 home win occurred against Maryland Terrapins.
Penn State Nittany Lions were beaten last game and this was on the road. Oregon Ducks claimed a 83-72 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Penn State beat Rutgers in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 80-72 scoreline. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction & Picks
Our Rutgers vs Penn State betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.
Game Prediction
With Rutgers capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -102 is available that the +3.5 is covered in this college showdown.
The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball predictions. We combine this insight with up-to-date college hoops stats for sharper picks.
Key Rutgers vs Penn State stats:
Rutgers +3.5 Probability
The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
There’s an opportunity to secure bigger odds and this can be achieved by moving the line. Squeeze more juice from your pick by taking an alternative wagering view.
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Player Prop Picks
Tariq Francis (Rutgers) can be wagered to have Under 2.5 rebounds at +110. There is plenty of juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and it looks a bet worth having.
Latest Tariq Francis Player Prop Odds
Kayden Mingo (Penn State) can be wagered to have Over 3.5 assists at -161. We can place a Player Assists bet with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the total.
Latest Kayden Mingo Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Rutgers to cover the +4.5 spread combined with Over 148.5. Add in Tariq Francis (Rutgers) to get Under 2.5 rebounds.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
79
-
76
Penn State
A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Knights to secure a 79-76 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.
Rutgers vs Penn State 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.
Penn State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 69% probability due to their -222 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rutgers are trading at +180.
4.5 is the spread and 148.5 is the total points line. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 148.5 at -115.
There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.
The favorite to land the most baskets is Tariq Francis. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 21.5 points and there is -115 for him to go Under.
There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 21/01 2025 Rutgers 72 Penn State 80
- NCAAB: 11/12 2024 Penn State 76 Rutgers 80
- NCAAB: 01/02 2024 Penn State 61 Rutgers 46
- NCAAB: 27/02 2023 Rutgers 59 Penn State 56
- NCAAB: 25/01 2023 Penn State 45 Rutgers 65
- NCAAB: 06/03 2022 Penn State 58 Rutgers 59
- NCAAB: 12/01 2022 Rutgers 49 Penn State 66
- NCAAB: 22/01 2021 Rutgers 67 Penn State 75
- NCAAB: 27/02 2020 Rutgers 64 Penn State 65
- NCAAB: 08/01 2020 Penn State 61 Rutgers 72
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Rutgers Stats
Penn State Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.60 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.80 pts and allowed 85.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 155.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 148.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.10 pts and allowed 84.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.50 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 home games
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
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