Penn State vs. Rutgers odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 18 from proven model

Big Ten teams that have struggled this season meet in one of the earlier tips on Wednesday when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights travel to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Rutgers is 10-15 (3-11 Big Ten) as the Scarlet Knights have failed to gain much traction this season after the departures of Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper from last year's roster. Penn State is 11-15 with a 2-13 Big Ten mark. Both teams are also below .500 against the spread, with Penn State at 11-15 ATS and Rutgers at 12-13 ATS. Tipoff at the Bryce Jordan Center is set for 6 p.m. ET. The latest Penn State vs. Rutgers odds list the Nittany Lions as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under at 148.5. Before making any Rutgers...