Ohio State vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 2

Updated Jan. 2, 2026 8:27 p.m. ET

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Big Ten opponents square off when the Ohio State Buckeyes (9-3, 1-1 Big Ten) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten) at Jersey Mike's Arena, beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026.

The Buckeyes take the court as 8.5-point favorites against the Scarlet Knights. The matchup features a point total of 151.5.

Keep scrolling to get all the information before placing bets on the Ohio State-Rutgers contest.

Ohio State vs. Rutgers How to Watch & Odds

When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Buckeyes vs Scarlet Knights Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Buckeyes	-8.5	-120	-106	151.5	-114	-106	-441	+343

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Ohio State vs. Rutgers Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (-8.5)
Pick OU: Under (151.5)
Prediction: Ohio State 79, Rutgers 70

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Ohio State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Buckeyes 80, Scarlet Knights 72.
The Buckeyes have an 81.5% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Scarlet Knights hold a 22.6% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Ohio State has covered five times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
Rutgers is 3-10-0 ATS this year.
Ohio State has an ATS record of 3-4 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
Rutgers has not covered the spread this season (0-4 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Buckeyes and their opponent have broken the 151.5-point mark seven times this season.
Scarlet Knights games have finished with over 151.5 points only two times this year.
These two teams score a combined average of 155 points per game, higher than the total for this matchup by 3.5 points.

Key Moneyline Facts

Ohio State has been favored on the moneyline nine times this season. They've finished 8-1 in those games.
Rutgers has entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won once.
Ohio State has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -441 or shorter.
Rutgers has not won as an underdog of +343 or more on the moneyline this season in four games with those odds or longer.

Ohio State vs. Rutgers: Recent Results

Buckeyes vs Scarlet Knights Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/7/2024	Buckeyes	-5.5	155.5	-221	+183	80-66 OHIOST

Ohio State vs. Rutgers: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Ohio State	Rutgers
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	86.3 (51)	68.7 (329)
Points Allowed (Rank)	71.9 (152)	71 (124)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.9 (313)	10.6 (104)
3pt Made (Rank)	8 (181)	6.4 (306)
Assists (Rank)	16.9 (67)	10.5 (355)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.5 (94)	11.8 (203)

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	12	21	4.8	4.1	1.3	0.4	2.2
John Mobley Jr.	12	14.3	2.3	2.7	0.6	0	2.5
Devin Royal	11	14	5.7	1.8	0.7	0.1	1.4
Christoph Tilly	12	13.5	5.9	2.8	0.4	0.7	0.3
A'mare Bynum	12	8.9	4.9	1.2	0.3	0.6	0.6

Rutgers 2025-26 Key Players

Scarlet Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Dylan Grant	13	14.4	6.1	0.6	0.7	0.3	1
Tariq Francis	13	13.6	2.5	2.2	1.1	0	1.4
Jamichael Davis	13	7.6	2.6	2.6	0.9	0.3	1.1
Darren Buchanan Jr.	13	7	2.7	1.5	0.6	0.1	0.3
Harun Zrno	13	6.1	1.1	0.5	0.4	0	1.4