Penn State vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 18

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) will visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (11-15, 2-13 Big Ten) after losing eight straight road games. The contest begins at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The Nittany Lions are a 4.5-point favorite against the Scarlet Knights when the Nittany Lions and the Scarlet Knights meet. The game's point total is set at 149.5.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know before placing bets on the Penn State-Rutgers matchup.

Penn State vs. Rutgers How to Watch & Odds

• When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
• TV: Big Ten Network
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Penn State vs. Rutgers Prediction

• Pick ATS: Penn State (-4.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)
  
• Prediction: Penn State 77, Rutgers 73

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Penn State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Nittany Lions 77, Scarlet Knights 72.
• The Nittany Lions have a 71.3% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Scarlet Knights hold a 33.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Penn State has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 15 times.
• Rutgers is 12-13-0 ATS this year.
• Penn State has been favored by 4.5 points or more nine times this season, and covered the spread in three of those contests.
• Rutgers is 10-7 ATS this year when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

• In 16 games this season, the Nittany Lions and their opponent have combined to score more than 149.5 points.
• So far this season, 10 Scarlet Knights games have featured over 149.5 points scored.
• The two teams combine to average 4.1 points per game fewer than the total for this matchup (149.5).

Key Moneyline Facts

• Penn State has won nine of 10 games when favored on the moneyline this season (90%).
• This season, Rutgers has won three out of the 17 games, or 17.6%, in which it has been the underdog.
• Penn State has won all nine games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -249 or shorter.
• Rutgers has not won as an underdog of +197 or more on the moneyline this season in 14 games with those odds or longer.

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