Rutgers vs Minnesota: How to Watch/ Game Thread

EAST LANSING, MI - MARCH 05: Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) sprints to the rim during a college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and Rutgers Scarlet Knights on March 5, 2026 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Image

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What is the story about?

Rutgers fans, it’s game day! The No. 14-seeded Scarlet Knights are out in Chicago to take on No. 11-seed Minnesota in their first game of the Big Ten tournament. Rutgers squared off with the Golden Gophers earlier this season, with Minnesota taking home the 80-61 win. Both teams are coming into this game with some momentum, as they both have won two of their last three games. A full preview of the game is available here.

Betting

Minnesota -4.5, O/U: 135.5

How to Watch

Rutgers vs Minnesota will tip off inside the United

Center in Chicago, 25 minutes after the conclusion of game 5, which will be at approximately 9 pm. Live coverage for the game will be available on the Big Ten Network.