The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) are heavily favored (-16.5) to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the American Eagles (2-2) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The matchup airs on Big Ten Network. The point total in the matchup is set at 143.5.
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Rutgers Cover -16.5 vs American -108
Rutgers vs. American betting lines
- Rutgers moneyline odds to win: -1961
- American moneyline odds to win: +1003
- Spread: Rutgers (-16.5)
- Total: 143.5
Rutgers statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Rutgers did a better job covering the spread when playing at home (8-7-0) last season than it did in road affairs (4-7-0).
- The Scarlet Knights exceeded the total less often at home last season, hitting the over in five of 15 home matchups (33.3%). In away games, they hit the over in seven of 11 games (63.6%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Rutgers won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.900) compared to road games (.000) last year.
Last season stats
- Last season, the Scarlet Knights were 90th in the nation on offense (77.0 points scored per game) and 319th on defense (77.6 points allowed).
- Last season, Rutgers was 182nd in college basketball in rebounds (31.9 per game) and 287th in rebounds conceded (32.9).
- At 12.9 assists per game last season, the Scarlet Knights were 227th in the country.
Rutgers betting records last season
- ATS Record: 14-17-1 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-1; As Underdog: 9-10-0)
- O-U-P: 18-14-0 (Home: 5-10-0; Away: 7-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 9-1; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-14 (Home: 2-3; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (171st in nation) | 46.2 (308th) | 31.9 (182nd) | 32.9 (287th) | 12.9 (227th) | 10.5 (120th) |
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American statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- American performed better against the spread at home (7-7-0) than on the road (7-8-0) last season.
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Eagles’ games finished above the over/under at home (42.9%, six of 14) compared to away (60%, nine of 15).
- The Eagles’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was 1.000 (3-0) last year, and away it was .273 (3-8).
Last season stats
- The Eagles were 307th in the nation last year with 68.7 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 52nd with 67.7 points allowed per contest.
- While American was in the bottom 25 in the country in boards per game with 28.1 (18th-worst), it ranked 104th in college basketball with 30.1 rebounds allowed per contest.
- The Eagles ranked 250th in the nation with 12.6 assists per game.
American betting records last season
- ATS Record: 16-16-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-10-0; As Underdog: 10-6-0)
- O-U-P: 17-15-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-5 (Home: 9-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-8 (Home: 3-0; Away: 3-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (188th in nation) | 45.7 (284th) | 28.1 (341st) | 30.1 (104th) | 12.6 (250th) | 10.3 (98th) |
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