The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-14, 2-10 Big Ten) are heavy, 13.5-point underdogs as they look to break a six-game losing streak when they host the No. 9 Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-2, 9-2 Big Ten) on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The matchup airs at 12 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The point total is set at 142.5 for the matchup.
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Nebraska Cover -13.5 vs Rutgers -109
Nebraska vs. Rutgers betting lines
- Nebraska moneyline odds to win: -1235
- Rutgers moneyline odds to win: +753
- Spread: Nebraska (-13.5)
- Total: 142.5
Nebraska statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Nebraska owns a worse record against the spread in home games (5-8-0) than it does in road games (6-0-0).
- The Cornhuskers have hit the over on the total in one of 13 home games (7.7%). They’ve done better in road games, going over the total in two of six matchups (33.3%).
- Nebraska has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 10-1 (.909). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 2-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Cornhuskers have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 75.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 80.0 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Nebraska has been more stingy on defense as of late, giving up 64.6 points per game during its past 10 outings compared to the 66.0 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Cornhuskers’ past 10 contests have seen them make 11.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 11.0 makes and 35.8%.
Nebraska betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-9-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 6-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 9-9-0; As Underdog: 4-0-0)
- O-U-P: 6-16-0 (Home: 1-12-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-1 (Home: 10-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (68th in nation) | 39.6 (19th) | 33.2 (131st) | 31.7 (211th) | 18.3 (14th) | 8.7 (seventh) |
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Rutgers statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Rutgers has been better against the spread away (3-4-0) than at home (5-8-0) this season.
- Scarlet Knights games have finished above the over/under less often at home (eight times out of 13) than away (five of seven) this season.
- This season the Scarlet Knights are 2-4 at home when moneyline underdogs (.333 winning percentage). On the road they are 0-7 (.000).
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Scarlet Knights are averaging 72.1 points per contest, 1.9 more than their season average (70.2).
- Rutgers is allowing 83.1 points per contest in its last 10 games, which is 6.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (76.3).
- Over their past 10 games, the Scarlet Knights are sinking 7.1 three-pointers per contest, 0.4 more than their season average (6.7). However, they own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (32.1%) compared to their season average (32.2%).
Rutgers betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-13-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 3-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 9-7-0)
- O-U-P: 14-9-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 5-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-13 (Home: 2-4; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.7 (343rd in nation) | 45.7 (270th) | 31.3 (236th) | 32.3 (254th) | 11.0 (348th) | 10.2 (84th) |
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