Who's Playing

Rutgers @ Minnesota

Current Records: Rutgers 11-6; Minnesota 10-5

What to Know

The Minnesota Golden Gophers haven't won a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights since Jan. 12 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Minnesota and RU will face off in a Big Ten battle at noon ET at Williams Arena. The Scarlet Knights should still be riding high after a win, while the Golden Gophers will be looking to get back in the win column.

Minnesota came up short against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, falling 81-71. Minnesota's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of guard Eylijah Stephens, who had 22 points, and forward Jamison Battle, who had 20 points along with eight boards.

Meanwhile, RU narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Iowa 48-46. The top scorer for RU was guard Ron Harper Jr. (15 points).

Barring any buzzer beaters, Minnesota is expected to win a tight contest. At 2-6 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, RU isn't so hot on the road, where they are 1-5.

Minnesota is now 10-5 while the Scarlet Knights sit at 11-6. RU is 6-4 after wins this season, and Minnesota is 1-3 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Williams Arena -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $73.00

Odds

The Golden Gophers are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Scarlet Knights, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Rutgers have won six out of their last ten games against Minnesota.

  • Mar 06, 2021 - Rutgers 77 vs. Minnesota 70
  • Feb 04, 2021 - Rutgers 76 vs. Minnesota 72
  • Jan 19, 2020 - Rutgers 64 vs. Minnesota 56
  • Feb 24, 2019 - Rutgers 68 vs. Minnesota 64
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Minnesota 88 vs. Rutgers 70
  • Feb 28, 2018 - Rutgers 65 vs. Minnesota 54
  • Dec 03, 2017 - Minnesota 89 vs. Rutgers 67
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Minnesota 72 vs. Rutgers 63
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Rutgers 75 vs. Minnesota 52
  • Feb 23, 2016 - Minnesota 83 vs. Rutgers 61

Injury Report for Minnesota

  • Danny Ogele: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Sean Sutherlin: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Will Ramberg: Game-Time Decision (Hand)
  • Joey Kern: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)
  • Parker Fox: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Eric Curry: Out (Ankle)
  • Eylijah Stephens: Out (Undisclosed)
  • Jamison Battle: Out (Undisclosed)
  • Isaiah Ihnen: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Rutgers

No Injury Information