Rutgers vs. Delaware State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 29

Updated Dec. 29, 2025 3:27 p.m. ET

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The Delaware State Hornets (5-9) take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-6) at Jersey Mike's Arena on Monday, December 29, 2025. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Scarlet Knights hit the court as overwhelming favorites against the Hornets. The Scarlet Knights are favored by 20.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 135.

Continue scrolling to get the details ahead of betting on the Rutgers-Delaware State contest.

Rutgers vs. Delaware State How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Scarlet Knights vs Hornets Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Scarlet Knights	-20.5	-115	-105	135	-110	-110	-5882	+1967

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Rutgers vs. Delaware State Prediction

Pick ATS: Delaware State (+20.5)
Pick OU: Over (135)
Prediction: Rutgers 78, Delaware State 59

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Rutgers vs. Delaware State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Scarlet Knights 78, Hornets 57.
The Scarlet Knights have a 98.3% chance to win this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Hornets hold a 4.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Rutgers has covered three times in 12 games with a spread this season.
Delaware State has put together a 4-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
Delaware State has not covered the spread when an underdog by 20.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).

Key Total Facts

Eight times so far this season, the Scarlet Knights and their opponent have combined for more than 135 points.
Hornets games have gone over 135 points on four occasions this year.
The two teams average a combined 130.9 points per contest, 4.1 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

Rutgers has compiled a 5-1 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 83.3% of those games).
Delaware State has won two of the nine games it has played as underdogs this season.
Rutgers has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -5882 or shorter.
Delaware State has played as an underdog of +1967 or more once this season and lost that game.

Rutgers vs. Delaware State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Rutgers	Delaware State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	69.0 (326)	61.9 (360)
Points Allowed (Rank)	72.8 (175)	71.8 (147)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.1 (143)	8.0 (308)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.3 (314)	5.2 (353)
Assists (Rank)	10.8 (351)	11.6 (335)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (154)	11.4 (167)

Rutgers 2025-26 Key Players

Scarlet Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Dylan Grant	12	14.1	5.8	0.5	0.5	0.3	0.9
Tariq Francis	12	13.2	2.5	2.3	0.9	0.0	1.3
Jamichael Davis	12	7.8	2.3	2.8	0.9	0.3	1.0
Darren Buchanan Jr.	12	7.3	2.8	1.5	0.5	0.1	0.3
Harun Zrno	12	6.6	1.0	0.6	0.3	0.0	1.5

Delaware State 2025-26 Key Players

Hornets Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Ponce James	13	13.7	2.9	4.0	2.2	0.1	1.3
Ademar Santos	14	9.1	2.8	0.4	1.0	0.5	1.2
Camian Shell	4	8.5	1.8	1.5	0.5	0.3	0.8
Zion Bethea	13	8.1	3.2	0.7	1.2	0.2	1.1
Corey Perkins	14	8.0	3.1	3.1	1.5	0.0	0.6