Michigan vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Michigan is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Michigan / Rutgers TV channel: FOX

The Michigan Wolverines visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Piscataway, NJ, NJ, USA.

Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Michigan vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Michigan vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Michigan-5.5 -110O 154.5 -110-235
Rutgers +5.5 -110U 154.5 -110+195

Michigan vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Michigan will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+8.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+3.50 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.46 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.1 Units / -4.98% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 0.83% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.15 Units / 14.22% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.1 Units / -23.34% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -27.02% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.95 Units / 2.46% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 13.85% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -22.51% ROI

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan has averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (294 turnovers/20 games) this season — 2nd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Michigan has averaged 1.42 points per shot (1,663 points/1,169 shots) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30

Michigan has averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (377 turnovers/49 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9

Michigan had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (358 assists/ 381 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Rutgers shot 29% from three (169/580) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Rutgers averaged 1.16 points per shot (1,039 points/896 shots) in the second half last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.34

Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan has averaged 4.9 steals per game (238 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Michigan averaged 4.0 steals per game (117 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Michigan has averaged 4.9 steals per game (238 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Michigan has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (238/596) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Rutgers has averaged 7.2 steals per game (366 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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