NCAAB · Final/OT

Rutgers Edges Oregon in Thrilling Overtime Finish

Monday, January 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Jersey Mike’s Arena

Rutgers Scarlet Knights 88, Oregon Ducks 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Oregon Ducks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Oregon Ducks 88-85 at Jersey Mike’s Arena on January 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Oregon Ducks vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights?

Oregon Ducks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling contest that went into overtime, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights triumphed over the Oregon Ducks with a final score of 88-85. This matchup was particularly significant as both teams entered the game with identical records of 8-7, making the stakes high for both sides. The game took place at Jersey Mike’s Arena, where Rutgers has had a mixed home record of 3-3 this season.

Rutgers has struggled in recent outings, holding a 3-7 record over their last ten games. They had lost their previous game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, 73-80, just days before this matchup. Their average scoring during this stretch was 64.9 points per game, while they allowed an average of 74.7 points. The Scarlet Knights had been particularly challenged away from home, with a dismal away record of 0-4 in their last ten games. In contrast, Oregon entered the game with a more favorable recent form, winning four of their last ten games and riding a two-game winning streak. They had secured a victory against the Maryland Terrapins, 64-54, on January 3, showcasing a scoring average of 78.3 points while allowing 74.6 points during that span.

The last five games for Rutgers reflected their struggles, as they managed only two wins while averaging 65.4 points scored and 76.2 points allowed. Oregon, however, had a much stronger recent performance, averaging 84.8 points scored and only 66.6 points allowed in their last five games. This disparity in scoring efficiency added an intriguing layer to the matchup.

Historically, Rutgers had faced Oregon once before, suffering a defeat in their previous meeting on February 17, 2025, where they lost 57-75. This prior result added an element of revenge for the Scarlet Knights as they took to the court.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this critical encounter.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Oregon favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 139.5 points. The moneyline odds indicated Rutgers at +170 and Oregon at -205, reflecting a strong belief in Oregon’s chances to win.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with no adverse weather or external factors reported to influence the game. Fans could expect a fast-paced contest, especially given the scoring averages of both teams leading into the game.

As the game progressed into overtime, the tension escalated. Key scoring plays included a driving layup by Nate Bittle for Oregon that brought the score to 81-78, followed by a layup from Tariq Francis for Rutgers, narrowing the gap to 81-80. Darren Buchanan Jr. then made a critical three-point jumper, giving Rutgers an 83-81 lead. The back-and-forth continued, with free throws and layups exchanged, but ultimately, Jamichael Davis sealed the game for Rutgers with a free throw, concluding the match at 88-85.

This victory not only provided Rutgers with a much-needed win but also showcased their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The Scarlet Knights will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ORE -4.5	139.5 o -110 / u -110	Oregon Ducks -205 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights +170

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Leaders

PointsTariq Francis30Rutgers Scarlet Knights
AssistsTariq Francis4Rutgers Scarlet Knights
ReboundsJamichael Davis5Rutgers Scarlet Knights
PointsNate Bittle28Oregon Ducks
AssistsWei Lin5Oregon Ducks
ReboundsKwame Evans Jr.13Oregon Ducks

Recent form

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Last 10: 3-7Streak L164.9 scored · 74.7 allowed per game3-3 at home

L73-80vs Ohio State BuckeyesJan 3
W65-50vs Delaware State HornetsDec 30
W70-69vs Pennsylvania QuakersDec 21
L59-81at Seton Hall PiratesDec 14
L60-101at Michigan WolverinesDec 6
L65-81vs Purdue BoilermakersDec 3
W80-65vs UNLV RebelsNov 27
L63-68at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 25
L60-85at Tennessee VolunteersNov 24
L54-67vs Central Connecticut Blue DevilsNov 21

Oregon Ducks

Last 10: 4-6Streak W278.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game1-2 away

W64-54at Maryland TerrapinsJan 3
W80-57vs Omaha MavericksDec 29
L82-91vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 21
W94-69vs Portland PilotsDec 18
W104-62vs UC Davis AggiesDec 13
L63-74at UCLA BruinsDec 6
L77-82vs USC TrojansDec 3
L66-76at Creighton BluejaysNov 27
L80-97vs San Diego State AztecsNov 26
L73-84vs Auburn TigersNov 25

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Oregon Ducks	Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Field goals	30-66	26-60
Field goal %	45	43
Three-pointers	13-32	6-18
Three-point %	41	33
Free throws	12-16	30-34
Free throw %	75	88
Rebounds	43	32
Offensive rebounds	16	10
Defensive rebounds	27	22
Assists	19	10
Steals	5	10
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	17	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	26
Fast-break points	10	19
Points in the paint	32	26
Fouls	22	18
Largest lead	9	6
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	50	40

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-52Nate Bittle makes layup (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
2nd Half53-54Tariq Francis makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half53-55Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-56Lino Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-56Takai Simpkins makes driving layup
2nd Half55-58Darren Buchanan Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-58Nate Bittle makes layup (Devon Pryor assists)
2nd Half57-59Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-60Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-60Nate Bittle makes 25-foot three point jumper (Wei Lin assists)
2nd Half60-62Lino Mark makes driving layup (Darren Buchanan Jr. assists)
2nd Half63-62Jamari Phillips makes 23-foot three point jumper (Wei Lin assists)
2nd Half63-63Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-64Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-64Nate Bittle makes 3-foot dunk (Dezdrick Lindsay assists)
2nd Half65-66Lino Mark makes driving layup (Jamichael Davis assists)
2nd Half65-67Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-68Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-69Lino Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-70Jamichael Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-71Jamichael Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-71Wei Lin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dezdrick Lindsay assists)
2nd Half68-72Tariq Francis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-73Tariq Francis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-73Wei Lin makes 27-foot three point jumper (Devon Pryor assists)
2nd Half71-75Tariq Francis makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half73-75Wei Lin makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half73-76Lino Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-76Wei Lin makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kwame Evans Jr. assists)
OT78-76Nate Bittle makes 0-foot tip in layup
OT78-78Tariq Francis makes 6-foot pullup jump shot
OT79-78Wei Lin makes free throw 2 of 2
OT81-78Nate Bittle makes driving layup
OT81-80Tariq Francis makes driving layup
OT81-83Darren Buchanan Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tariq Francis assists)
OT82-83Kwame Evans Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
OT82-85Darren Buchanan Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Tariq Francis assists)
OT82-87Tariq Francis makes 7-foot floating jump shot
OT85-87Nate Bittle makes 25-foot three point jumper (Wei Lin assists)
OT85-88Jamichael Davis makes free throw 2 of 2