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Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks
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| MATCHUP | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-15 | 12-14 |
| Where | Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have a 12-14 overall record and a 5-10 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 61-44 road win against Oregon and their previous three games were a 69-57 road loss against Washington, a 67-62 home loss against Maryland and a 76-73 home win against Michigan State.
Offensively, Minnesota averages 70.6 points per game, while allowing 68 points per game defensively. The Golden Gophers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 32.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Cade Tyson leads Minnesota in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 81.9% from the free throw line. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game. Langston Reynolds leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an 11-15 overall record and a 4-11 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off an 85-72 road win against Penn State and their previous three games were a 68-57 home win against Maryland, an 80-68 home loss against Nebraska and a 98-66 road loss against UCLA.
Offensively, Rutgers averages 70 points per game, while allowing 75.5 points per game defensively. The Scarlet Knights shoot with 41% from the field and grab 34.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.1 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Tariq Francis leads Rutgers in scoring, with an average of 16.8 points per game, while shooting with 43.7% from the field and 89.6% from the free throw line. Emmanuel Ogbole is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game. Jamichael Davis leads the team in assists with 2.5 per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Rutgers has lost each of its last six road day games against Conference opponents.
- The home team has won nine of the last 10 games between Rutgers and Minnesota.
- Minnesota has won the first half in eight of its last nine home games.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Minnesota has lost each of its last seven games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Rutgers has won three of its last four day games against Minnesota.
- Rutgers has won the first half in three of its last four games against Minnesota.
Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction
In this Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction, Minnesota is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and both have been struggling lately, as they are 2-8 and 2-7 in their last 10 and 9 games respectively. Rutgers is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games but has a terrible 1-7 road record and Rutgers has a superior defense, allowing 7.5 points per game less this season and combined with the home court advantage, I like the value with the home team in this matchup. Take Minnesota and lay the points.
