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Rutgers @ Wisconsin

Current Records: Rutgers 14-9; Wisconsin 19-4

What to Know

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-6 against the #14 Wisconsin Badgers since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. RU and the Badgers will face off in a Big Ten battle at 2 p.m. ET at Kohl Center. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.

Things were close when RU and the Ohio State Buckeyes clashed on Wednesday, but RU ultimately edged out the opposition 66-64. RU can attribute much of their success to guard Geo Baker, who had 25 points and six assists.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin beat the Michigan State Spartans 70-62 on Tuesday. Among those leading the charge for the Badgers was guard Jonathan Davis, who had 25 points along with six rebounds.

The Scarlet Knights are expected to lose this next one by 8. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 6-2 against the spread when expected to lose.

RU is now 14-9 while Wisconsin sits at 19-4. RU is 7-6 after wins this season, Wisconsin 14-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Kohl Center -- Madison, Wisconsin
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $33.00

Odds

The Badgers are a big 8-point favorite against the Scarlet Knights, 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 Badgers as an 8.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

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

  • 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

Injury Report for Wisconsin

  • Matthew Mors: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Chris Hodges: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)

Injury Report for Rutgers

  • Jalen Miller: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)