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Illinois @ Rutgers

Current Records: Illinois 18-6; Rutgers 15-9

What to Know

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the #12 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to square off in a Big Ten matchup at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 16 at Jersey Mike's Arena. These two teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games.

RU was able to grind out a solid win over the Wisconsin Badgers this past Saturday, winning 73-65. The Scarlet Knights can attribute much of their success to guard Paul Mulcahy, who had 18 points and five assists along with five boards, and guard Ron Harper Jr., who had 21 points in addition to six rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Fighting Illini beat the Northwestern Wildcats 73-66 on Sunday. Among those leading the charge for Illinois was guard RJ Melendez, who had 14 points in addition to six boards.

RU is expected to lose this next one by 4. They are currently four-for-four against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

RU was pulverized by Illinois 86-51 in the teams' previous meeting last December. Maybe the Scarlet Knights will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jersey Mike's Arena -- Piscataway, New Jersey
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $47.00

Odds

The Fighting Illini are a 4-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 4-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Illinois have won eight out of their last 11 games against Rutgers.

  • Dec 03, 2021 - Illinois 86 vs. Rutgers 51
  • Mar 12, 2021 - Illinois 90 vs. Rutgers 68
  • Dec 20, 2020 - Rutgers 91 vs. Illinois 88
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Rutgers 72 vs. Illinois 57
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Illinois 54 vs. Rutgers 51
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Illinois 99 vs. Rutgers 94
  • Feb 25, 2018 - Illinois 75 vs. Rutgers 62
  • Jan 30, 2018 - Illinois 91 vs. Rutgers 60
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Rutgers 62 vs. Illinois 59
  • Feb 16, 2016 - Illinois 82 vs. Rutgers 66
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Illinois 110 vs. Rutgers 101