There was a lot for everyone connected with the Rutgers University wrestling program to be encouraged about after the team split its opening two Big Ten Conference matches last weekend at Indiana and No.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Monday

The Scarlet Knights suffered their sixth loss in their past nine games on Monday, falling to Wisconsin in a 75-63 defeat that pushes them further from an NCAA Tournament bid that is becoming increasingly unlikely. Prominent bracketologist Brad Wachtel explained the situation bluntly: “Rutgers season is officially on life support.”

The Scarlet Knights lose to Wisconsin, 75-63, in Big Ten men's basketball action, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2025, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.j.

Wisconsin basketball improved to 12-3 on the season and 2-2 in Big Ten play with an impressive road win at Rutgers on Monday.

BOTTOM LINE: Wisconsin visits Rutgers after John Blackwell scored 32 points in Wisconsin's 116-85 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Scarlet Knights have gone 7-0 at home. Rutgers is 4-3 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 10.6 turnovers per game.

Wisconsin takes on Rutgers as we continue our college basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-Rutgers prediction and pick.

Both Harper and Bailey possess size on the perimeter, so Wisconsin should continue to funnel the ball inside to Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter. The interior pressure will open shots for dynamic scorers John Blackwell and John Tonje, who will have their hands full with Harper and Bailey.

3: Wisconsin is 3-4 all-time in Piscataway. 8: Since Rutgers joined the Big Ten, UW is 8-6 in the series. 8: Greg Gard is 8-5 all-time against the Scarlet Knights. 10: The two teams have split the ...

The Badgers tied a season high with 16 turnovers, shot a season-low six free throws and allowed Rutgers 18 offensive rebounds yet managed to score a wire-to-wire 75-63 victory over the Scarlet Knights in a packed Jersey Mike’s Arena. BOX SCORE:Wisconsin ...

John Blackwell scored 21 points and Steven Crowl added 18 points and 10 rebounds to help Wisconsin record ... through the net to bring Rutgers within 56-52 with 9:22 left in the game. Jamichael Davis' layup put the Scarlet Knights within 58-55 with 7: ...

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