Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction 2/15/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, February 15^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 9-15 overall record and a 2-11 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off an 80-68 home loss against Nebraska and their previous three games were a 98-66 road loss against UCLA, a 78-75 road loss against USC and an 88-79 home loss against Michigan State.

Offensively, Rutgers averages 70.1 points per game, while allowing 76.4 points per game defensively. The Scarlet Knights shoot with 41% from the field and grab 34.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.1 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Tariq Francis leads Rutgers in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 43.6% from the field and 89.4% from the free throw line. Emmanuel Ogbole is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.5 per game. Jamichael Davis leads the team in assists with 2.5 per game.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

The Maryland Terrapins have a 10-14 overall record and a 3-10 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 77-70 home win against Iowa and their previous three games were a 67-62 road win against Minnesota, an 82-62 home loss against Ohio State and a 93-63 home loss against Purdue.

Offensively, Maryland averages 72 points per game, while allowing 78.6 points per game defensively. The Terrapins shoot with 41% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.2 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 5.2 steals per game defensively.

David Coit leads Maryland in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 43.1% from the field and 87.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.8 assists. Elijah Saunders is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.3 per game.

Maryland Terrapins @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends: February 15, 2026

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

• Rutgers has won 32 of its last 36 games at Jersey Mike’s Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
• Maryland has lost six of its last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Maryland has lost the first half in each of its last six road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Rutgers has lost each of its last seven games.
• Maryland has won 16 of its last 18 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last eight day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last six day games have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Each of Maryland’s last four games at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 128 or fewer points.

Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction

In this Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction, Rutgers is coming as -3.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season but both have been struggling lately, as Rutgers has seven consecutive losses and Maryland is 3-7 in its last 10 games. Both teams are below average against the spread as well, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 9-3 to the over in their last 12 games combined, as both defenses have been inefficient this season, allowing 155 points per game combined. Their previous meeting last season was a high-scoring one with 171 total points, so take the over 144.5 points in this one.