In today’s Big Ten college basketball matchup, the Michigan State Spartans will take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball betting picks and betting trends, then give our Michigan State vs Rutgers prediction for today’s game.
Michigan State vs Rutgers Game Info
No. 13 Michigan State Spartans (17-4, 8-2 Big Ten) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-9, 6-5 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Hour: 4 p.m. ET
Site: Jersey Mike’s Arena – Piscataway, NJ
Coverage: FS1
Michigan State vs Rutgers College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds
All Michigan State vs Rutgers college basketball betting odds can be found at bet online
money line: MSU: (-125) | RUTG: (+105)
Point difference: MSU: -2 (-110) | RUTG: +2 (-110)
Total: 133 — More than: (-110) | Low: (-110)
Michigan State vs Rutgers College Basketball Betting Preview
The Spartans have won their last two games, though they didn’t pick up many style points in their most recent win. Malik Hall’s layup with four seconds remaining rescued the Spartans from blowing a 14-point second-half lead to unseeded Maryland. As dynamic as the Spartans can be with their incredible depth, they still struggle to find a player who can be a consistent scorer on a nightly basis. On nights when committee scoring doesn’t work, the Spartans struggle to generate much offense. In a tough road environment where many great teams have fallen in the past, Michigan State will need to be at their best to win and tie Illinois for first place in the Big Ten standings.
Rutgers is a difficult team to understand this season. They defeated then-#1 Purdue at home earlier this year, but have struggled with much worse opponents. The Scarlet Knights sit in the middle of the Big Ten rankings due to an average offense at best. Rutgers is averaging over 67 points per game, but also allowing just under 65 points per game. The Scarlet Knights aren’t bad at anything, but they aren’t very good at anything either. As a result, this team has a hard time finding consistency every night.
Michigan State vs Rutgers College Basketball Betting Trends
- Michigan State is 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 road games.
- The OVER is 8-4 in Michigan State’s last 12 games.
- Michigan State is 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games against Rutgers.
- The UNDER is 5-2 in Rutgers last 7 games.
- Rutgers is 1-4 in their last 5 home games against Michigan State.
Michigan State vs Rutgers Prediction | College Basketball Betting Picks
It’s strange to see such a small difference in a game between a ranked and unranked opponent. Equally puzzling is that, depending on the site, the spread varies at various points. That would indicate that even punters are having a hard time predicting how this game will play out.
To me, it seems obvious. Michigan State may not have a reliable scorer who can take over any game, but they’re a half-game out of first in the Big Ten for a reason. New Jersey is a tough place to play, but the Spartans are arguably the best-trained team in the country. As a result, expect Michigan State to not only win, but also cover.
Our Michigan State vs Rutgers college basketball betting prediction tonight will be Michigan State COVERS at bet online.
For what it’s worth, he ESPN Matchup Predictor gives Michigan State a 66.1% chance of winning.
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