In this article, we will formulate a Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have a 9-14 overall record this season and a 2-10 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 98-66 road loss against UCLA and their previous three games were a 78-75 road loss against USC, an 88-79 home overtime loss against Michigan State, an 82-59 home loss against Indiana and a 68-62 road loss against Iowa.
Offensively, Rutgers averages 70.2 points per game, while allowing 76.3 points per game defensively. The Scarlet Knights shoot with 41% from the field and grab 34.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Tariq Francis leads Rutgers in scoring, with an average of 16.5 points per game, while shooting with 44% from the field and 89.2% 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 made with 2.6 per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a 20-2 overall record this season and a 9-2 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 78-69 home loss against Illinois and their previous three games were a 75-72 road loss against Michigan, a 76-57 road win against Minnesota, a 76-66 home win against Washington and a 77-58 road win against Northwestern.
Offensively, Nebraska averages 80 points per game, while allowing 66 points per game defensively. The Cornhuskers shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.4 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 7 steals per game defensively.
Pryce Sandfort leads Nebraska in scoring, with an average of 17.2 points per game, while shooting with 47.5% from the field and 82.6% from the free throw line. Berke Büyüktuncel is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game. Sam Hoiberg leads the team in assists made with 4.3 per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends: February 7, 2026
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Nebraska has lost four of its last five games at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
- Rutgers has won four of its last five day games at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
- The home team has won the first half in five of Rutgers’ last six games.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Rutgers has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last seven day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Nebraska’s last five games at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.6).
- Nebraska ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.04).
Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction
In this Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction, Nebraska is coming as -13 road favorites. Nebraska has been the far better team this season, as they have lost only two times in 22 games this season. They have back-to-back losses but are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 games and are facing a Rutgers team that has six consecutive losses but are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10. Nebraska has been superior both offensively and defensively, having a +14 point differential, compared to Rutgers’ -6.1, so the value here lies with the road favorite. Take Nebraska and lay the points.