The Michigan Wolverines (15-12, 9-7 Big Ten) are slated to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (17-10, 9-7) on Thursday at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Wolverines defeated Michigan State 84-72 as 3-point favorites at home on Saturday. Michigan went 5-5 in its last 10 games.
The Scarlet Knights pushed as 1-point road favorites against Wisconsin in a 58-57 win on Saturday. Rutgers is also 5-5 in its last 10 games.
This will be the first meeting between Michigan and Rutgers this season. The home team has won 7 of the last 10 meetings.
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Michigan at Rutgers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Michigan +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rutgers -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +5.5 (-115) | Rutgers -5.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Michigan at Rutgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rutgers 66, Michigan 62
Moneyline
AVOID.
Even with Rutgers being 13-3 at home, taking the Scarlet Knights (-230) at the current odds isn’t worth the risk.
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Against the spread
MICHIGAN +5.5 (-115) is the pick here assuming that G Jett Howard is active for the Wolverines. On the other side of the court, the Scarlet Knights are expected to be without starters, G Caleb McConnell and F Mawot Mag.
The Wolverines are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games overall and the Scarlet Knights are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 game overall.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 134.5 (-105).
The Wolverines could be without Howard or he could be limited while Rutgers’ defense allows only 59.9 points per game (8th in the nation). The Scarlet Knights will also be without 2 of their key starters, so they’ll want to play this game at a slow pace with a shortened rotation.
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