Rutgers at Nebraska odds, picks and predictions

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten) visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-9, 10-8) Sunday. Tip-off from Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Nebraska odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Rutgers routed the Michigan Wolverines 82-52 Thursday while covering as an 8-point home favorite. Rutgers shot 52.4% from the field and had 4 players score in double figures. The win ended a 3-game losing streak.

Nebraska lost 78-69 to the Ohio State Buckeyes Thursday while failing to cover as a 3-point road underdog. The Cornhuskers were outrebounded 43-33 and only shot 38.8% from the field. The loss ended a 4-game win streak.

These teams met Jan. 17 at Rutgers and the Scarlet Knights won 87-82 in OT.

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Rutgers at Nebraska odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:51 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Rutgers +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Nebraska -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +7.5 (-102) | Nebraska -7.5 (-120)
• Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

Rutgers at Nebraska picks and predictions

Prediction

Nebraska 78, Rutgers 68

Moneyline

PASS. 

Nebraska (-360) should pick up the win, but the Cornhuskers are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

LEAN NEBRASKA -7.5 (-120).

Nebraska has covered the spread in 4 of its last 5 games and is 7-3 ATS in its last 10. The Cornhuskers have also covered in 2 of their last 3 game against  the Scarlet Knights and are 4-2 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Nebraska has also been the better ATS team this season, going 18-11 while Rutgers is 13-15.

This is only a lean because the ATS battles in recent Rutgers-Nebraska matchups have been even, and because Rutgers is a solid squad that could give the Cornhuskers problems.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 139.5 (-114).

The Over has hit in 2 of Nebraska’s last 3 outings and is 6-4 in its last 10 games. The Over is also 19-10 for Nebraska this season. The Over has also hit in back-to-back Rutgers-Nebraska matchups and is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings.

This is only a lean because the Under has been dominant for Rutgers this season (19-9). The Scarlet Knights allow only 65.9 points per game, 31st-best in the nation.

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