Wisconsin Badgers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on January 17, 2026. The Badgers will have home court advantage as they look to continue their recent success, having won four of their last five matches. On the other hand, the Scarlet Knights have also been competitive, securing three victories in their last five games.

Wisconsin has been showcasing their offensive prowess, averaging an impressive 82 points per game, while Rutgers has been solid on defense, allowing just 67 points per game on average. The bookmakers heavily favor the Badgers with odds of 1.06 for the home team and 9.05 for the away team.

Both teams possess unique strengths and strategies that could impact the outcome of the game. Wisconsin’s offensive efficiency will be tested by Rutgers’ solid defense, while the Scarlet Knights will look to capitalize on any scoring opportunities presented to them.

In what is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, the matchup between the Wisconsin Badgers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights is sure to provide fans with an exciting display of collegiate basketball.

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Wisconsin
89.5%

Rutgers
10.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 82:67

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.05		8
	1.06		8
	1.06		9.25
	1.06		10

Latest Results

13.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 75:78
10.01.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 88:91
06.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 80:72
03.01.26 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Purdue Boilermakers basketball – 73:89
30.12.25 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – 80:60

11.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Northwestern Wildcats basketball – 77:75 OT
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

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wisconsin won 3.

Wisconsin is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Rutgers has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Rutgers may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Rutgers has had a series of home games.

In this match, Wisconsin is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Wisconsin won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1004:954. (average 66.9:63.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Wisconsin won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 499:441. (average 71.3:63).

Latest Head To Head

06.01.25 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 63:75
07.03.24 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 78:66
10.02.24 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 78:56
18.02.23 Wisconsin Badgers basketball – Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – 57:58
26.02.22 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 61:66

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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