Rutgers vs. American Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they host the American Eagles (2-2) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Jersey Mike's Arena. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Scarlet Knights enter their matchup against the Eagles as heavy favorites. The Scarlet Knights are favored by 16.5 points. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know before betting on the Rutgers-American game.

Rutgers vs. American How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Scarlet Knights vs Eagles Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Scarlet Knights	-16.5	-108	-112	143.5	-111	-109	-1961	+1003

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Rutgers vs. American Prediction

Pick ATS: American (+16.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Rutgers 85, American 69

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Rutgers vs. American Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Scarlet Knights 80, Eagles 64.
The Scarlet Knights have a 95.1% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Eagles have a 9.1% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Rutgers went 14-17-1 ATS last season.
American compiled a 16-16-0 ATS record last season.
Rutgers covered the spread once when favored by 16.5 points or more last season (in four opportunities).
American did not cover the spread when an underdog by 16.5 points or more last season (in one opportunity).

Key Total Facts

In 22 games last year the Scarlet Knights and their opponent combined for more than 143.5 points.
Eagles games had more than 143.5 points nine times last year.
The total for this matchup is 143.5 points, 2.2 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams for last season.

Key Moneyline Facts

Rutgers went 10-3 in games it was favored on the moneyline last season (winning 76.9% of those games).
American won eight, or 50%, of the 16 games it played as underdogs last season.
Rutgers won all four games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1961 or shorter last year.
American played as an underdog of +1003 or more twice last season and lost both games.

Rutgers vs. American: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Rutgers	American
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	77 (90)	68.7 (307)
Points Allowed (Rank)	77.6 (319)	67.7 (52)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.5 (127)	6.7 (334)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.2 (233)	8.5 (88)
Assists (Rank)	12.9 (227)	12.6 (250)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.5 (120)	10.3 (98)

Rutgers 2024-25 Top Performers

Scarlet Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Dylan Harper	29	19.4	4.6	4	1.5	0.6	1.7
Ace Bailey	30	17.6	7.2	1.3	1	1.3	1.6
Lathan Sommerville	32	8.2	4.1	0.6	0.4	0.6	0
Jeremiah Williams	31	7	2.9	1.9	1.3	0.2	0.4
Jordan Derkack	30	5.9	2.9	1.6	0.8	0.2	0.4

American 2024-25 Top Performers

Eagles Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Matt Rogers	35	16.7	5.5	1.3	0.7	0.4	1.7
Elijah Stephens	31	10.6	2.7	3.8	1.6	0.1	0.9
Greg Jones	33	10.3	3.9	1	0.8	0.1	1.3
Colin Smalls	33	9.8	1.7	1.2	0.8	0	1.3
Matt Mayock	35	7.3	2.3	1.3	0.4	0.4	1.2