Rutgers vs Wisconsin Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Rutgers vs Wisconsin

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights battle the Wisconsin Badgers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 17.

There’s everything to like about the -14.5 line that Wisconsin have to cover against Rutgers. Take the -110 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights won their previous game, beating Northwestern Wildcats at home. It was a 77-75 (OT) win.

Wisconsin Badgers triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Minnesota Golden Gophers were beaten 78-75.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wisconsin have won both of the most recent meetings against Rutgers. At home, they triumphed 78-66 before a 75-63 win on the road. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Wisconsin winning six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wisconsin	12-5	1407	1275	132	9-1	3-4	3W
Rutgers	9-8	1186	1244	-58	9-3	0-5	1W

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Rutgers vs Wisconsin Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Rutgers vs Wisconsin with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -110 that Wisconsin can overcome the -14.5 in this college showdown. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Rutgers vs Wisconsin stats:

• The -14.5 line has been covered by Wisconsin in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -14.5 line has been covered by Wisconsin in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Wisconsin -14.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rutgers 69 - 86 Wisconsin

We’re going for the Badgers to claim a 86-69 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Rutgers vs Wisconsin 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1667 about Wisconsin which reflects they have a 94% chance of winning this college game. At +920, Rutgers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 14.5, with the total points line at 148.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 148.5, it’s -110.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Rutgers

+920

Wisconsin

-1667

Point Spread

Rutgers +14.5

-110

Wisconsin -14.5

-110

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Rutgers Stats

Wisconsin 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

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 4 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 69.20 pts and allowed 76.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 85.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.60 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 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 76.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.50 pts and allowed 69.10 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
Nebraska	17-0	1389	1118	271	14-0	3-0	17W
Purdue	16-1	1462	1161	301	13-1	3-0	8W
Michigan	15-1	1501	1099	402	10-1	5-0	1W
Michigan State	15-2	1343	1092	251	12-1	3-1	3W
Illinois	14-3	1455	1147	308	9-3	5-0	6W
USC	14-3	1437	1295	142	9-1	5-2	2W
UCLA	12-5	1333	1165	168	10-1	2-4	2W
Wisconsin	12-5	1407	1275	132	9-1	3-4	3W
Indiana	12-5	1412	1169	243	11-2	1-3	2L
Iowa	12-5	1338	1066	272	11-1	1-4	3L
Ohio State	11-5	1330	1151	179	7-3	4-2	1L
Minnesota	10-7	1243	1135	108	9-5	1-2	2L
Washington	10-7	1379	1252	127	7-2	3-5	1L
Rutgers	9-8	1186	1244	-58	9-3	0-5	1W
Penn State	9-8	1310	1277	33	8-6	1-2	4L
Oregon	8-9	1282	1262	20	7-4	1-5	3L
Northwestern	8-9	1334	1218	116	7-5	1-4	4L
Maryland	7-10	1245	1327	-82	6-4	1-6	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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