Rutgers Scarlet Knights defeat New Haven Chargers 81-54: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · NCAAB · New Haven Chargers 54, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 81
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat the New Haven Chargers 81-54 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Jersey Mike’s Arena. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered the spread as 24.5-point favorites. The game went under the pregame total of 138.5, with 135 points combined. AiQ went 0-2 on its spread and total picks in this game.
New Haven Chargers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights final score and game recap
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights led 39-23 at halftime. They outscored the New Haven Chargers 42-31 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Teshaun Steele (New Haven Chargers): 15 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Zoumana Traore (New Haven Chargers): 15 points, 5 rebounds.
- Jamichael Davis (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 13 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Christian Gurdak (Rutgers Scarlet Knights): 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in New Haven Chargers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights covered the spread as 24.5-point favorites, winning by 27 points. No closing spread is on file, so this uses the line AiQ recorded before the game, Rutgers Scarlet Knights -24.5.
AiQ's pick was the New Haven Chargers +24.5: a loss.
Did New Haven Chargers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights go over or under the total?
The game went under: 135 points combined against a pregame total of 138.5, under by 3.5. No closing total is on file, so this is the line AiQ priced before the start. 62 of the 135 points came in the first half.
AiQ's pick was the over 138.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's New Haven Chargers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights predictions do?
AiQ went 0-2 on its spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win at -9000, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
- Spread: the New Haven Chargers +24.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 138.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
New Haven Chargers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Haven Chargers at +2800 and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at -10000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Rutgers Scarlet Knights a 97% favorite. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights won as the favorite at -10000: $1 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the price before the game was -9000: priced below fair (−0.5% value).
New Haven Chargers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Haven Chargers 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. That made it two straight losses for the New Haven Chargers.
This result left the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 1-0 in the 2026-27 regular season.
What's next for New Haven Chargers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
Next for the New Haven Chargers: the Army Black Knights at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights: the NJIT Highlanders at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.