Michigan vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 29, 2024, 12:38 PM
  • Rutgers (12-15) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Michigan (8-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Michigan / Rutgers TV channel: FS1

The Michigan Wolverines (8-20) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (12-15) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Michigan vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Michigan vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Michigan+7.5 -110O 137.5 -110+240
Rutgers -7.5 -110U 137.5 -110-300

Michigan vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Michigan vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.35 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.25 Units / 6% ROI)

Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan has a 8-20 record against the spread this college basketball season (-14 Units / -45.53% ROI).

  • 7-20 when betting on the Moneyline for -30.9 Units / -46.78% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 9.08% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.55 Units / -18.05% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -15.13% ROI).

  • 10-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -3.13% ROI
  • 9-18 when betting the Over for -10.8 Units / -36.24% ROI
  • 18-9 when betting the Under for +8.1 Units / 27.27% ROI

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan has averaged 12.8 turnovers per game (281 turnovers/22 games) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (402 assists/ 369 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (285 assists/ 281 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Michigan has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (146 assists/ 160 TOs) in the first half this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Rutgers has averaged 1.05 points per shot (1,806 points/1,724 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Rutgers is shooting 38% (271/710) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan has averaged 3.9 steals per game (86 steals/22 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Michigan has averaged 3.9 steals per game (86 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Michigan has averaged 3.9 steals per game (130 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Michigan has averaged 4.4 steals per game (244 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 9.0 steals per game (314 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has 461 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Rutgers has averaged 7.1 steals per game (164 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has forced 16.3 turnovers per game (570 turnovers/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.5


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