| MATCHUP | Nebraska Cornhuskers | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-2 | 9-14 |
| Where | Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway, NJ | |
| When | Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to Michigan and Illinois, and they play Purdue next. Nebraska has won 20 of its last 22 games.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 83.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Pryce Sandfort is averaging 17.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Rienk Mast is averaging 14.1 points and 5.9 rebounds. Braden Frager is the third double-digit scorer and Jamarques Lawrence is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are allowing 30.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost to USC and UCLA, and they play Maryland next. Rutgers has lost 6 straight games.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 70.2 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Tariq Francis is averaging 16.5 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Dylan Grant is averaging 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. Jamichael Davis is grabbing 2.7 rebounds, and Darren Buchanan Jr. is dishing 1.4 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Nebraska has lost each of its last three day games at Jersey Mike’s Arena.
- The home team has won 11 of Rutgers’ last 14 games.
Why the Nebraska Cornhuskers will win
- Nebraska has won each of its last nine games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Rutgers has lost each of its last eight games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Nebraska has won the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Rutgers’ last 12 day games against Conference opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Each of Nebraska’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Jersey Mike’s Arena have produced a total of 145+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.0).
- Nebraska ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.4).
Nebraska vs Rutgers Prediction
Nebraska will be out for a bounce back spot after two straight losses, but the offense has taken a step back. Now we have to consider if those who never believed in the Huskers from the start were right all along. Furthermore, Rutgers isn’t winning a ton, but it has covered 7 of its last 10 games. Rutgers nearly beat USC, hung around with Michigan State, and has upset wins over Northwestern and Oregon. Rutgers can be a feisty group. Early start on the road. I’ll take a stab with the points.