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Maryland vs. Rutgers prediction: Why Rutgers is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/15/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Maryland vs Rutgers predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Rutgers will square off with Maryland in men's college basketball action at Jersey Mike's Arena on Sunday, commencing at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Rutgers as the most likely winner of the Maryland vs. Rutgers game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Maryland vs. Rutgers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Maryland and Rutgers 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Rutgers a 59% chance of beating Maryland. Our predicted final score has Rutgers winning 74-71.
According to our model, Maryland (+2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Maryland vs. Rutgers odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maryland | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-120) | -2.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -122 |
| Total | o143.5 (-112) | u143.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maryland vs. Rutgers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Rutgers -2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Rutgers | -122 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Rutgers to win.
Maryland vs. Rutgers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball action between Rutgers and Maryland at Jersey Mike's Arena is scheduled to commence at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Maryland vs. Rutgers
- Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Jersey Mike's Arena
Conclusion
We predict Rutgers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Maryland on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Maryland vs. Rutgers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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