2026 Week 8 · Oct 24, 2026, 4:00 AM · Ryan Field
Rutgers @ Northwestern
Predicted scoreLean
Rutgers
25.3
Northwestern
32.5
Northwestern win probability: 67%
Margin (Northwestern − Rutgers): 7.1 (80% range -14 to 28)
Total: 57.8 (80% range 34 to 83)
Most likely scorelines
| Away | Home | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 31 | 0.70% |
| 17 | 31 | 0.69% |
| 24 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 17 | 38 | 0.58% |
| 17 | 24 | 0.58% |
Score distribution
A smooth approximation from the simulator's margin/total moments — see the methodology page for why this isn't the raw simulated draws.
Prediction movement through the week
| Generated | Pred. margin | Pred. total | Home win prob |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026, 8:55:49 PM | 7.2 | 57.8 | 67% |
| 9/3/2026, 1:05:51 PM | 7.2 | 57.8 | 67% |
| 9/3/2026, 2:30:32 PM | 7.1 | 57.8 | 67% |