Who's Playing

Ohio State @ Rutgers

Current Records: Ohio State 10-6; Rutgers 12-5

What to Know

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 10-3 against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Sunday. OSU and RU will face off in a Big Ten battle at 2:15 p.m. ET at Jersey Mike's Arena. Coming off of a loss in a game they were expected to win, the Buckeyes nows face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.

It was close but no cigar for OSU as they fell 70-67 to the Minnesota Golden Gophers this past Thursday. This was hardly the result OSU or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 14.5 points over Minnesota heading into this game. OSU got double-digit scores from five players: forward Brice Sensabaugh (18), forward Justice Sueing (13), guard Sean McNeil (11), forward Zed Key (10), and guard Bruce Thornton (10).

Speaking of close games: this past Wednesday the Scarlet Knights sidestepped the Northwestern Wildcats for a 65-62 victory. RU's guard Cam Spencer did his thing and shot 6-for-7 from downtown and finished with 23 points.

OSU is now 10-6 while RU sits at 12-5. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: OSU enters the matchup with only 4.8 steals given up per game on average, good for sixth best in college basketball. But the Scarlet Knights come into the contest boasting the ninth most steals per game in college basketball at 10.1. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 2:15 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jersey Mike's Arena -- Piscataway, New Jersey
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $35.00

Odds

The Scarlet Knights are a 3.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Scarlet Knights as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Ohio State have won ten out of their last 13 games against Rutgers.

  • Dec 08, 2022 - Ohio State 67 vs. Rutgers 66
  • Feb 09, 2022 - Rutgers 66 vs. Ohio State 64
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Ohio State 79 vs. Rutgers 68
  • Dec 23, 2020 - Ohio State 80 vs. Rutgers 68
  • Feb 12, 2020 - Ohio State 72 vs. Rutgers 66
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Ohio State 76 vs. Rutgers 62
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Rutgers 64 vs. Ohio State 61
  • Feb 20, 2018 - Ohio State 79 vs. Rutgers 52
  • Jan 14, 2018 - Ohio State 68 vs. Rutgers 46
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Rutgers 66 vs. Ohio State 57
  • Feb 08, 2017 - Ohio State 70 vs. Rutgers 64
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Ohio State 79 vs. Rutgers 69
  • Jan 13, 2016 - Ohio State 94 vs. Rutgers 68