Rutgers lost its only true road game, 79-77, at Kennesaw State as an 11-point favorite. They come off two straight losses to Alabama (95-90) and Texas A&M (81-77). Rutgers has lost 26 of its last 37 road games. Ohio State plays its Big Ten home opener. The offense averages 82.5 points while shooting 49.7% from the field and 42.4% from long range. Ohio State is on a 42-15 straight-up run at home. The Buckeyes lead the all-time series versus Rutgers 13-5 after sweeping the season series last year and are a perfect 8-0 at home against the Scarlet Knights. Play Ohio State on the moneyline as the Game of the Month.
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January 2, 2026 8:00pm ET
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Ohio State Buckeyes
#863
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
#864
Lines & Odds
-9 (-110)
ATS
+9 (-110)
-453
Moneyline
+346
OVER 152 (-110)
Total
UNDER 152 (-110)
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 57% of the public bets were on Rutgers Scarlet Knights on the +9 ATS. And, 57% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ohio State would win by a score of 81.2 to 69.8 with Ohio State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Ohio State Buckeyes 
37
43
80
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
41
32
73
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December 7, 2024 12:00pm ET
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
#605
Ohio State Buckeyes
#606
Lines & Odds
+5.5 (-115)
ATS
-5.5 (-105)
+184
Moneyline
-225
OVER 154.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 154.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 56% of the public bets were on Ohio State Buckeyes on the -5.5 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ohio State would win by a score of 80.0 to 73.4 with Ohio State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Rutgers at Ohio State
December 7, 2024
12:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
31
35
66
Ohio State Buckeyes
39
41
80
March 10, 2024 2:00pm ET
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Ohio State Buckeyes
#805
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
#806
Lines & Odds
-2 (-110)
ATS
+2 (-110)
-128
Moneyline
+106
OVER 136.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 136.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 55% of the public bets were on Rutgers Scarlet Knights on the +2 ATS. And, 50% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ohio State would win by a score of 68.3 to 67.5 with Ohio State winning on the moneyline, Rutgers winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Ohio State Buckeyes
30
43
73
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
28
23
51
January 3, 2024 7:00pm ET
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
#665
Ohio State Buckeyes
#666
Lines & Odds
+7.5 (-110)
ATS
-7.5 (-110)
+277
Moneyline
-371
OVER 136 (-110)
Total
UNDER 136 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 58% of the public bets were on Ohio State Buckeyes on the -7.5 ATS. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ohio State would win by a score of 73.1 to 63.2 with Ohio State winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
32
40
72
Ohio State Buckeyes
45
31
76
January 15, 2023 2:15pm ET
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Ohio State Buckeyes
#845
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
#846
Lines & Odds
+3 (-110)
ATS
-3 (-110)
+139
Moneyline
-160
OVER 135 (-110)
Total
UNDER 135 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 62% of the public bets were on Rutgers Scarlet Knights on the -3 ATS. And, 64% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Rutgers would win by a score of 70.1 to 67.2 with Rutgers winning on the moneyline, Ohio State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
OT
F
Ohio State Buckeyes
23
34
7
64
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
20
37
11
68
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