Who's Playing

Nebraska @ Rutgers

Current Records: Nebraska 6-9; Rutgers 8-5

What to Know

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will play host again and welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers to Jersey Mike's Arena, where tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET Saturday. The Scarlet Knights are out to keep their five-game home win streak alive.

RU netted a 75-67 victory over the Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday. Rutgers' guard Geo Baker was one of the most active players for the team, picking up 27 points.

Meanwhile, the contest between Nebraska and the Michigan State Spartans on Wednesday was not particularly close, with the Cornhuskers falling 79-67. Guard Alonzo Verge Jr. had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 29 minutes but putting up just five points on 2-for-10 shooting.

RU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7.5-point margin of victory. They hadn't treated bettors all too well in the past (they are 4-8-1), but they might be worth taking a chance on now after beating the spread two games in a row.

RU found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 72-51 punch to the gut against Nebraska when the two teams previously met in March of last year. Maybe the Scarlet Knights will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jersey Mike's Arena -- Piscataway, New Jersey
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $44.09

Odds

The Scarlet Knights are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Cornhuskers, 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 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now.

Series History

Nebraska have won seven out of their last 11 games against Rutgers.

  • Mar 01, 2021 - Nebraska 72 vs. Rutgers 51
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Rutgers 75 vs. Nebraska 72
  • Jan 03, 2020 - Rutgers 79 vs. Nebraska 62
  • Mar 13, 2019 - Nebraska 68 vs. Rutgers 61
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Rutgers 76 vs. Nebraska 69
  • Feb 10, 2018 - Nebraska 67 vs. Rutgers 55
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Nebraska 60 vs. Rutgers 54
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Rutgers 65 vs. Nebraska 64
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Nebraska 89 vs. Rutgers 72
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Nebraska 87 vs. Rutgers 63
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Nebraska 90 vs. Rutgers 56

Injury Report for Rutgers

  • Ralph Agee: Game-Time Decision (Personal)
  • Mawot Mag: Game-Time Decision (Face)

Injury Report for Nebraska

  • Trey McGowens: Game-Time Decision (Foot)
  • Quaran Mcpherson: Out (Not Injury Related)
  • Wilhelm Breidenbach: Out for the Season (Leg)