Northwestern vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 11

Updated Jan. 11, 2026 10:28 a.m. ET

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The Northwestern Wildcats (8-7, 0-4 Big Ten) aim to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-8, 1-4 Big Ten) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.

The Wildcats are a 4.5-point favorite against the Scarlet Knights when the Wildcats and the Scarlet Knights square off. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5.

Keep reading to get everything you need to know before placing bets on the Northwestern-Rutgers matchup.

Northwestern vs. Rutgers How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Wildcats vs Scarlet Knights Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-4.5	-110	-110	143.5	-112	-108	-204	+170

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Northwestern vs. Rutgers Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (-4.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Northwestern 76, Rutgers 70

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Northwestern vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Wildcats 74, Scarlet Knights 70.
The Wildcats have a 67.1% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Scarlet Knights sit with a 37.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Northwestern is 5-10-0 ATS this season.
Rutgers has won five games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 11 times.
Northwestern has covered the spread three times this season (3-6 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites.
Rutgers has been an underdog by 4.5 points or more nine times this season, and covered the spread in four of those contests.

Key Total Facts

The Wildcats and their opponent have broken the 143.5-point mark 10 times this year.
Scarlet Knights games have finished with over 143.5 points scored eight times this year.
The total for this matchup is 143.5 points, 5.2 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Northwestern has compiled an 8-3 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 72.7% of those games).
Rutgers has won two of the nine games it has played as underdogs this season.
Northwestern has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -204 or shorter.
Rutgers has a record of 1-7 when it is set as the underdog by +170 or more by bookmakers this season.

Northwestern vs. Rutgers: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Scarlet Knights Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/29/2025	Wildcats	-9.5	137.5	-505	+383	79-72 RUTGER

Northwestern vs. Rutgers: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Northwestern	Rutgers
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	79.4 (132)	69.3 (319)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.8 (109)	73.1 (175)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.9 (313)	10.9 (70)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.2 (318)	6.3 (311)
Assists (Rank)	18.3 (21)	10.5 (358)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.3 (1)	10.9 (126)

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	14	23.4	6.4	1.5	0.7	0.5	1.3
Arrinten Page	14	14.1	6.1	2.6	1.1	1.2	0.5
Jayden Reid	15	11.3	1.7	5.6	0.9	0.1	0.7
Tre Singleton	15	7.2	4.8	1.6	0.5	0.6	0.3
Angelo Ciaravino	14	6.8	4.2	1.5	0.4	0.7	0.3

Rutgers 2025-26 Key Players

Scarlet Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tariq Francis	16	14.4	2.3	2.3	1.1	0.0	1.3
Dylan Grant	16	13.1	5.3	0.5	0.6	0.3	0.9
Jamichael Davis	16	7.6	2.9	2.6	1.1	0.3	1.1
Darren Buchanan Jr.	16	7.3	2.9	1.5	0.6	0.1	0.4
Harun Zrno	16	6.4	1.5	0.6	0.4	0.0	1.4