Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Wildcats predictions, Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will face off against the Northwestern Wildcats on January 11, 2026. The game will take place at Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ home court, where they will look to capitalize on their recent form of winning three of their last five matches. On the other hand, the Northwestern Wildcats have won two of their last five games and will be aiming to secure a victory on the road.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Northwestern Wildcats with 1.5 compared to 2.49 for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Our model prediction also leans towards an away win, giving the Northwestern Wildcats a 63% probability of coming out on top. However, with home-court advantage in their favor, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights cannot be underestimated.

Both teams have shown their strengths in different areas of the game, making this match-up an intriguing battle to watch. It is expected to be a closely contested game, with the final score predicted to be 70:75. Overall, this game has all the makings of a competitive and exciting match that could go either way.

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Rutgers
36.1%		 Northwestern
63.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 70:75

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.55 1.47
MarathonBet 2.62 1.45
WilliamHill 2.6 1.5
Pinnacle 2.38 1.49
Best for US Customers 2.85 1.44

Latest Results

08.01.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 81:55
05.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Oregon Ducks basketball – 88:85 OT
02.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 73:80
29.12.25 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Delaware State Hornets basketball – 65:50
20.12.25 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Pennsylvania Quakers basketball – 70:69		 08.01.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 76:66
03.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:84
30.12.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Howard Bison basketball – 80:60
20.12.25 Butler Bulldogs basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 61:58
16.12.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Valparaiso Beacons basketball – 86:70

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rutgers won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Rutgers may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Rutgers has had a series of home games.
  • Northwestern might have a minor edge in this game.
  • We predict that Rutgers will win today’s game, with odds of 2.6.
  • In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Rutgers won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1018:1066. (average 63.6:66.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rutgers won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 488:491. (average 61:61.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.01.25 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 72:79
    15.02.24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 63:60
    05.03.23 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 53:65
    11.01.23 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 62:65
    01.02.22 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 79:78 OT (70:70)

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.7 (13.75%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 6.88 (9.4%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10.5 (6.16%)

    4. Iowa State: 11 (5.88%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12.5 (5.17%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (4.97%)

    7. IPFW: 13 (4.97%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.31%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.5 (3.92%)

    10. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.81%)

    11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.49%)

    12. Brigham Young: 28.5 (2.27%)

    13. Florida Gators: 30 (2.15%)

    14. Alabama Crimson Tide: 32.5 (1.99%)

    15. Louisville: 34 (1.9%)

    16. Michigan State: 35 (1.85%)

    17. Texas Tech: 36 (1.8%)

    18. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.62%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 42.5 (1.52%)

    20. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 46 (1.41%)

    21. North Carolina: 46 (1.41%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.27%)

    23. Eastern Kentucky: 51 (1.27%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 88.5 (0.73%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 101 (0.64%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.64%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 113.5 (0.57%)

    28. Clemson: 126 (0.51%)

    29. UCLA: 126 (0.51%)

    30. Baylor Bears: 138.5 (0.47%)

    31. Villanova Wildcats: 151 (0.43%)

    32. NC State: 151 (0.43%)

    33. Auburn Tigers: 163.5 (0.4%)

    34. Georgia Bulldogs: 163.5 (0.4%)

    35. TCU: 176 (0.37%)

    36. Indiana Hoosiers: 176 (0.37%)

    37. Wisconsin Badgers: 176 (0.37%)

    38. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.32%)

    39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 201 (0.32%)

    40. St. Marys (CA): 201 (0.32%)

    41. Utah State: 201 (0.32%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 226 (0.29%)

    43. Creighton: 226 (0.29%)

    44. Miami (FL): 226 (0.29%)

    45. Oklahoma State: 226 (0.29%)

    46. UCF Knights: 251 (0.26%)

    47. USC Trojans: 276 (0.23%)

    48. VCU Rams: 301 (0.21%)

    49. Dayton Flyers: 351 (0.18%)

    50. Texas A&M: 351 (0.18%)

    51. Oregon Ducks: 351 (0.18%)

    52. Virginia Tech: 376 (0.17%)

    53. Texas Longhorns: 376 (0.17%)

    54. Oklahoma Sooners: 376 (0.17%)

    55. San Diego State: 401 (0.16%)

    56. Stanford Cardinal: 401 (0.16%)

    57. Wake Forest: 451 (0.14%)

    58. LSU: 476 (0.14%)

    59. Ole Miss Rebels: 476 (0.14%)

    60. UC Irvine: 501 (0.13%)

    61. High Point: 501 (0.13%)

    62. Washington Huskies: 501 (0.13%)

    63. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.13%)

    64. UC San Diego: 501 (0.13%)

    65. George Mason: 501 (0.13%)

    66. McNeese State: 501 (0.13%)

    67. Cincinnati Bearcats: 501 (0.13%)

    68. Penn State: 501 (0.13%)

    69. Yale: 501 (0.13%)

    70. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.13%)

    71. Georgetown: 501 (0.13%)

    72. Akron Zips: 501 (0.13%)

    73. Memphis Tigers: 526 (0.12%)

    74. West Virginia: 526 (0.12%)

    75. New Mexico: 576 (0.11%)

    76. Kansas State: 626 (0.1%)

    77. Syracuse Orange: 626 (0.1%)

    78. Xavier Musketeers: 651 (0.1%)

    79. Providence Friars: 651 (0.1%)

    80. Mississippi St.: 701 (0.09%)

    81. Arizona State: 701 (0.09%)

    82. Florida State: 701 (0.09%)

    83. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.09%)

    84. Maryland Terrapins: 751 (0.09%)

    85. South Carolina Gamecocks: 751 (0.09%)

    86. Boise State: 751 (0.09%)

    87. Colorado State: 751 (0.09%)

    88. Pittsburgh Panthers: 751 (0.09%)

    89. Colorado: 751 (0.09%)

    90. Northwestern Wildcats: 751 (0.09%)

    91. Notre Dame: 751 (0.09%)

    92. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 751 (0.09%)

    93. Marquette: 1001 (0.06%)

    94. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.06%)

    95. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.06%)

    96. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.06%)

    97. Troy: 1001 (0.06%)

    98. Boston College: 1001 (0.06%)

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