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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan State at Rutgers odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Michigan State Spartans (14-8, 6-5 Big Ten) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-7, 7-4) Saturday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is set for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan State vs. Rutgers odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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This will be the second and final battle between the conference foes. Michigan State won and covered the first meeting 70-57 at home, closing as a 3-point home favorite.

The Spartans have failed to cover in 3-straight games yet are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10. They are 11-11 ATS on the season. Michigan State is coming off a 77-61 road loss to Purdue Sunday, closing as an 8-point road underdog.

The Scarlet Knights, on the other hand, beat Minnesota at home 90-55, covering as a 14.5-point home favorite. They are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 games. Rutgers is 15-7 ATS on the season. It ranks 4th in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (37.7%).

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Michigan State +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Rutgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan State +4.5 (-115) | Rutgers -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 126.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Michigan State at Rutgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rutgers 68, Michigan State 62

Moneyline

PASS.

Rutgers is a solid 13-2 at home, so these odds are justified. They are unplayable on both sides. Avoid the moneyline.

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Against the spread

BET RUTGERS -4.5 (-105).

The Scarlet Knights are the best team in the Big Ten at covering against conference opponents. They are 8-3 ATS against conference foes. Rutgers is 12-3 ATS at home this season as well.

Michigan State, on the other hand, is 6-5 ATS against Big Ten opponents. It has also failed to cover 3 straight games, 2 of which were on the road. It is 0-3 ATS in its last 3 road games.

Ultimately, back RUTGERS -4.5 (-105).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 126.5 (-115).

While both teams have top defenses, Rutgers’ offense has come alive as of late, scoring 86 points per game over their last 3.

The prior final total in the two program’s first matchup, 127, would top this as well. Michigan State is also 2-1 O/U in its last 3 and 4-3 O/U in its last 7 as well. MSU is 5-2 O/U on the road as well.

Back the OVER 126.5 (-115).

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan State Spartans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets in a Big Ten matchup.

The No. 13 Michigan State Spartans (17-4, 8-2 Big Ten) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-9, 6-5) Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (on FS1). Below, we look at the Michigan State vs. Rutgers odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Led by F Ron Harper Jr., who is averaging 15.8 points per game, the Scarlet Knights are 1 game over .500 in conference play.

They’re also 6-5 against the spread (ATS) in Big Ten action, but just 1-3 ATS in the last 4. However, they are 10-2 straight up at home, so they play at a far higher level at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

As for Michigan State, it is among the best teams in the Big Ten, sitting a half game out of first place (behind No. 18 Illinois) and covering 3 of its last 4. The Spartans most recently failed to cover as 3.5-point road favorites in a 65-63 win at Maryland Tuesday. On the season, the Spartans are 12-8-1 ATS.

Michigan State, 6-4 ATS in Big Ten action, is led by F Gabe Brown, who averages 12.8 points per game.

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:04 a.m. ET.

Money line: Michigan State -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rutgers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread: Michigan State -1.5 (-120) | Rutgers +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 70, Rutgers 66

Money line

PASS.

The Spartans haven’t had a game decided by one point, win or lose, this season. Especially with late-game fouling, I’d prefer to take the better odds on the spread.

Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN STATE -1.5 (-120).

The Spartans are almost as good as it gets away from their home court. They’re 5-1 when on the road. That’s their same road ATS record, which is highly impressive.

Despite their strength at home, the Scarlet Knights are just 6-5-1 ATS on their home court. Rutgers lost its last home conference game 68-60 to Maryland, a team Michigan State just beat.

The Spartans average 6.7 more points per game than the Scarlet Knights, and their dynamic offense compared to quality defense from both teams could be the key difference in this ball game.

Over/Under

LEAN to the OVER 131.5 (-110).

While both teams are capable defensively, both still allow within a point of 65 points per game. With Michigan State pushing the pace and scoring more often, as the more talented side, it should dictate the pace.

The Spartans are 10-10-1 O/U, while the Scarlet Knights are 12-9 O/U. Michigan State is 6-4 O/U in Big Ten play.

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan State Spartans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Michigan State Spartans (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-2, 0-2) meet for a Saturday afternoon Big Ten East Division battle at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we look at the Michigan State vs. Rutgers odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Spartans are No. 11 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Michigan State returns to conference play after defeating Western Kentucky, 48-31 last week. The Spartans led that game 45-16 heading into the fourth quarter. MSU struggled in pass defense, allowing 488 yards. In allowing 426.8 total yards per game, the Spartans rank an uncharacteristic 102nd in the nation.

The Scarlet Knights are continuing a brutal section of their 2021 schedule. They enter this contest off losses to Michigan (20-13) and Ohio State (52-13). Rutgers enters Saturday’s home tilt ranked 39th in the nation in defense (320.2 yards per game allowed) and 100th in offense (350.2 total yards per game).

Michigan State at Rutgers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Michigan State -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Rutgers +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan State -3.5 (-115) | Rutgers +3.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 24, Rutgers 17

Money line

The lean here is on MSU, but PASS on anything more expensive than -175.

Against the spread

The Scarlet Knights are 1-5 ATS in their last half-dozen games as home underdogs. The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings between MSU and RU.

Look for the Spartans to grind out an advantage in the ground game. RB Kenneth Walker III totes a 6.8-yards-per-carry average and 8 rushing scores into this game. Michigan State is road-tested after wins at Northwestern and Miami (Fla.). Save for two weeks back – in a low-scoring overtime win against Nebraska, MSU has shown enough on offense to warrant the 3-and-a-hook.

BACK THE SPARTANS -3.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Under is 6-2 in the last eight series meetings.

On what is forecasted as a breezy day in Piscataway, look for enough of a chance of a 40-45-point game to warrant perhaps a partial-unit play on the UNDER 49.5 (-110).

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Michigan State at Rutgers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Michigan State Spartans at Rutgers Scarlet Knights sports odds and lines, with college basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Michigan State Spartans (8-4, 2-4 Big Ten) visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-6, 4-6) Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Michigan State-Rutgers college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Michigan State at Rutgers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.

Money line: Michigan State +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rutgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Michigan State +2.5 (-105) | Rutgers -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Michigan State at Rutgers: Three things to know

In the rivals’ first meeting of the season, Michigan State defeated Rutgers 68-45 as a 3-point home favorite Jan 5. The Spartans were led by junior F Aaron Henry’s game-high 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. The Scarlet Knights, who were ranked No. 14 at the time in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, shot a dismal 30.5% (18-for-59) from the field and 35.3% (6-for-17) from the free-throw line.
Thursday will be Michigan State’s first time in action since Jan. 8 when it lost 55-54 at home to Purdue on Trevion Williams’ 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left. The next four games were postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the MSU program. Henry leads the Spartans in scoring (13.9 points per game), assists (3.7 APG) and steals (1.6 SPG), while junior F Joey Hauser is the top rebounder (8.1 RPG).
Rutgers snapped a 5-game skid with a 74-70 upset at Indiana Sunday. Senior G Geno Baker scored a game-high 19 points, hitting 4 of the team’s 8 3-pointers, as the Scarlet Knights led the entire second half and covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. Junior G Ron Harper Jr. leads Rutgers with 18.3 PPG, and junior C Myles Johnson averages team highs in rebounds (8.6 RPG) and blocks (2.2 BPG).

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Michigan State at Rutgers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Michigan State 69, Rutgers 64

Money line (ML)

MICHIGAN STATE (+125) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Spartans are a perfect 11-0 all time vs. the Scarlet Knights, including 10-0 since Rutgers joined the Big Ten in the 2014.

Of the 10 Big Ten victories, MSU is 4-0 at Rutgers, winning by an average of 18.0 points. The Spartans’ last two victories there were by 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Against the spread (ATS)

PASS unless you prefer to take the 2.5-points of insurance with Michigan State +2.5 (-105) over counting on an outright win.

ATS: Michigan State 3-9 | Rutgers 6-7-1

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 142.5 (-110) with a HALF-UNIT bet. The Scarlet Knights averaged 63.9 PPG in their last six games. The Spartans, who could come out a little rusty, averaged 67.2 in their last six games.

O/U records: Michigan State 6-6 | Rutgers 8-5-1

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