The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-6) take the court against the Delaware State Hornets (5-9) as double-digit, 20.5-point favorites on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The matchup’s over/under is 135.5.
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Rutgers Cover -20.5 vs Delaware State -115
Rutgers vs. Delaware State betting lines
- Rutgers moneyline odds to win: -5882
- Delaware State moneyline odds to win: +1967
- Spread: Rutgers (-20.5)
- Total: 135.5
Rutgers statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Rutgers did a better job covering the spread when playing at home (8-7-0) last season than it did in road tilts (4-7-0).
- When it came to point totals, the Scarlet Knights hit the over less consistently in home games last year, as they went over the total five times in 15 opportunities (33.3%). On the road, they hit the over seven times in 11 opportunities (63.6%).
- Rutgers performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games last season, posting a home record of 9-1 home record, compared to going 0-1 in road games.
Last season stats
- The Scarlet Knights scored 77.0 points per game and allowed 77.6 last season, ranking them 90th in the country offensively and 319th defensively.
- Last year, Rutgers was 182nd in the country in rebounds (31.9 per game) and 287th in rebounds allowed (32.9).
- With 12.9 assists per game last season, the Scarlet Knights were 227th in college basketball.
Rutgers betting records this season
- ATS Record: 3-9-0 (Home: 1-6-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-5-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.2 (336th in nation) | 44.5 (241st) | 31.4 (259th) | 31.8 (227th) | 10.8 (352nd) | 11.3 (154th) |
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Delaware State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Delaware State has performed better at home (2-0-0) than on the road (2-6-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Hornets games have gone over more frequently at home (one of two, 50%) than away (one of eight, 12.5%).
- This season the Hornets are 1-1 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they are 1-6 (.143).
Last season stats
- The Hornets posted 78.7 points per game (61st-ranked in college basketball) last year, while giving up 74.3 points per contest (249th-ranked).
- Delaware State pulled down 33.9 boards per game (66th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed 30.3 rebounds per contest (121st-ranked).
- The Hornets averaged 14.0 assists per game, which ranked them 141st in the country.
Delaware State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-6-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 20.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
- O-U-P: 2-8-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 1-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.3 (358th in nation) | 48.0 (338th) | 28.9 (331st) | 33.0 (283rd) | 11.6 (336th) | 11.4 (167th) |
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