Washington vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Washington vs Rutgers

The Washington Huskies square off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Tuesday, February 24.

There’s a case for backing Washington against the spread when they clash with Rutgers. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -102 when it comes to the favorites at -5.5.

Washington Huskies lost on the road in their previous game. Maryland Terrapins won 64-60.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights were beaten last game and this was on the road. Minnesota Golden Gophers claimed a 80-61 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rutgers beat Washington when the teams last met. It was a 89-85 (OT) scoreline.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Washington	13-14	2058	1947	111	9-5	4-9	1L
Rutgers	11-16	1896	2043	-147	10-6	1-10	1L

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Washington vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Washington vs Rutgers betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We are confident that Washington will cover the spread in this college matchup. -5.5 seems a generous line and you can get -102 that they will win by a bigger margin.

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Key Washington vs Rutgers stats:

• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 12 of their last 20 games.

Washington -5.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Washington 80 - 70 Rutgers

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a huge payout by getting this correct score right. We’re going for Washington to achieve a 80-70 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Washington 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability of winning this college game, Washington might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -244 Moneyline betting odds. Rutgers are the underdogs at +198 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 5.5 and total points has a line of 142.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available 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.

Moneyline

Washington

-244

Rutgers

+198

Point Spread

Washington -5.5

-102

Rutgers +5.5

-120

Total Points

Under 142.5

-105

Over 142.5

-115

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

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Washington Stats

Rutgers Stats

Moneyline

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

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 137.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.90 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 74.70 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	25-2	2419	1856	563	15-1	10-1	1L
Nebraska	23-4	2123	1770	353	17-2	6-2	1W
Purdue	22-5	2239	1870	369	15-3	7-2	1W
Michigan State	22-5	2118	1786	332	16-2	6-3	2W
Illinois	22-6	2384	1933	451	14-4	8-2	1L
Wisconsin	19-8	2245	2047	198	14-2	5-6	1W
Iowa	19-8	2052	1758	294	15-2	4-6	1L
UCLA	18-9	2102	1938	164	15-2	3-7	1W
USC	18-9	2167	2068	99	11-5	7-4	3L
Ohio State	17-10	2170	1974	196	12-5	5-5	1L
Indiana	17-10	2153	1948	205	14-3	3-7	2L
Minnesota	13-14	1915	1828	87	11-7	2-7	2W
Washington	13-14	2058	1947	111	9-5	4-9	1L
Rutgers	11-16	1896	2043	-147	10-6	1-10	1L
Maryland	11-16	1923	2093	-170	9-6	2-10	1W
Northwestern	11-16	2002	1972	30	9-8	2-8	1W
Penn State	11-17	2097	2226	-129	9-9	2-8	3L
Oregon	10-17	1921	2003	-82	8-9	2-8	1W

• 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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