Who's Playing

Wisconsin @ Rutgers

Current Records: Wisconsin 23-5; Rutgers 16-12

What to Know

After two games on the road, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are heading back home. The Scarlet Knights and the #13 Wisconsin Badgers will face off in a Big Ten battle at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at Jersey Mike's Arena. Wisconsin should still be riding high after a win, while RU will be looking to right the ship.

RU came up short against the Michigan Wolverines on Wednesday, falling 71-62. One thing holding RU back was the mediocre play of guard Geo Baker, who did not have his best game: he finished with only six points on 2-for-11 shooting in his 34 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin escaped with a win on Wednesday against the Minnesota Golden Gophers by the margin of a single free throw, 68-67. Forward Steven Crowl was the offensive standout of the contest for the Badgers, picking up 20 points along with seven boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Scarlet Knights are expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 3-9-1 against the spread when favored.

RU is now 16-12 while Wisconsin sits at 23-5. Wisconsin is 16-5 after wins this year, and RU is 6-4 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jersey Mike's Arena -- Piscataway, New Jersey
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $80.00

Odds

The Scarlet Knights are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Badgers, 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 2-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Wisconsin have won six out of their last nine games against Rutgers.

  • Feb 12, 2022 - Rutgers 73 vs. Wisconsin 65
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Wisconsin 60 vs. Rutgers 54
  • Feb 23, 2020 - Wisconsin 79 vs. Rutgers 71
  • Dec 11, 2019 - Rutgers 72 vs. Wisconsin 65
  • Dec 03, 2018 - Wisconsin 69 vs. Rutgers 64
  • Jan 05, 2018 - Rutgers 64 vs. Wisconsin 60
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Wisconsin 61 vs. Rutgers 54
  • Dec 27, 2016 - Wisconsin 72 vs. Rutgers 52
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Wisconsin 79 vs. Rutgers 57