Washington vs Rutgers Prediction 2/19/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Washington vs Rutgers prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 19th at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies are 13-12 (4-10) this season after they defeated Penn State by a score of 75-73 in their last game. Washington trailed 38-34 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half for the win. The Huskies shot 43.9% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Mekhi Mason led Washington with 20 points and one rebound, while Franck Kepnang added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Huskies lost to Ohio State by a score of 93-69 but did beat Northwestern by a score of 76-71 before that. Washington has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings with a 4-10 record. Washington has scored 71.9 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. Great Osobor is averaging 14.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Tyler Harris is averaging 12.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game this year. Washington is shooting 44.4% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 12-14 (5-10) this year after they lost to Oregon by a score of 75-57 in their last game. Rutgers trailed 38-33 at halftime and only scored 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Scarlet Knights shot 46.2% from the field, 21.1% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Lathan Sommerville led Rutgers with 14 points and three rebounds, while Dylan Harper added 13 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Scarlet Knights lost to Iowa by a score of 84-73 and Maryland by a score of 90-81. Rutgers has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently just a half-game in front of Washington in the Big Ten standings with a 5-10 record. Rutgers has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 75.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.1 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Ace Bailey is averaging 18.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Dylan Harper is averaging 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this year. Rutgers is shooting 44.3% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 32.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Washington will beat Rutgers

• Rutgers has lost eight of its last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Washington has won 10 of its last 13 night games at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Washington’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last five night games against the Big Ten Conference has produced a total of 151+ points.
• Four of Washington’s last five night games at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Washington vs Rutgers Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup looking for a rare second win in a row and they will be at home for this contest. The Huskies haven’t won two games in a row since January 2nd and they are just 1-4 in their last five home games. Rutgers has lost three games in a row and their defense has been pretty bad, as they have allowed 75+ points in each of those three losses. The Scarlet Knights are shooting 44.3% from the field this year and they are 2-5 in their last seven road games. Rutgers has a bunch of young talent that is capable of going off, but I don’t trust them on the road. Take Washington here.