- Michigan State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Michigan State / Rutgers TV channel: CBS
The Michigan State Spartans visit Madison Square Garden to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in New York, NY, USA.
Michigan State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).
The Michigan State vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Michigan State | -5.5 -105 | O 149.5 -110 | -225 |
| Rutgers | +5.5 -115 | U 149.5 -110 | +185 |
Michigan State vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Michigan State will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Michigan State vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan State will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Michigan State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Michigan State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+5.40 Units / 1% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)
- Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.08 Units / 5% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.30 Units / 9% ROI)
Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Michigan State has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.4 Units / 27.41% ROI).
- 16-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.35 Units / 1.93% ROI
- 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.1 Units / -25.76% ROI
- 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.67% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -29.4% ROI).
- 10-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.3% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 5.74% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -14.35% ROI
Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan State is shooting 29% from three (99/344) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Michigan State has made 5.5 three-pointers per game this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0
Michigan State has averaged 18.3 assists per game (330 assists/18 games) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.0
Michigan State is shooting 81% from the free throw line (344/423) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,431 points/2,964 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (736/1,903) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Michigan State allowed opponents to shoot 39% (374/955) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (62/237) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 30%
Michigan State allowed 66.2 points per game (2,252 points/34 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers has averaged 6.8 steals per game (135 steals/20 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
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
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