Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAAB Betting Prediction

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Prediction 2/1/2025

The Michigan Wolverines (15-5) travel to face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-10) on Saturday, February 1st. This game will be played at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The Wolverines Are Coming Off A Win

Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games

Michigan improved to 15-5 on the season with a 76-72 win over Penn State on Monday. The Wolverines, who were -8.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 148, falling short of the 159.5 O/U line.

After a 35-35 tie at halftime, Michigan outscored Penn State 41-37 in the second half to secure the win.

The Scarlet Knights Are Coming Off A Win

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers improved to 11-10 on the season with a 79-72 win over Northwestern on Wednesday. The Scarlet Knights were +9.5 point underdogs on the road but covered the spread with the win.

Rutgers led 43-35 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 151, going over the O/U line of 137.5.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Michigan’s offense put up 76 points, shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 9 attempts (44.4%), and grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 18 assists.

Tre Donaldson led the way with 21 points and 7 assists, shooting 61.5% overall and 42.9% from three. Nick Kern Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Ace Baldwin Jr. contributed 15 points and 6 assists. D’Marco Dunn was efficient, hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 13 points, and Danny Wolf chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds, making both of his three-point attempts.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Rutgers put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and from three-point range, hitting 8 of 14 attempts from deep. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, though they struggled at the free-throw line, making just 60% of their attempts.

Ace Bailey led the way with 37 points, shooting 65% overall and 62.5% from three (5/8). Jalen Leach added 23 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots and 60% from beyond the arc. Tyson Acuff also contributed, shooting 71.4% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 48% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed their opponent to connect on 52% of their two-point attempts, going 18/34 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Michigan’s defense allowed 12 threes on 28 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They did manage to limit free-throw damage, with their opponent hitting just 4/9 from the line. Michigan also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Michigan’s defense struggled in this one, giving up 72 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made baskets on 62 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Wolverines gave up 12 threes on 28 attempts, good for 42%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 9 times, where they made 4 free throws.

Wolverines vs Scarlet Knights Trends

  • In their last five games away from home, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 82 points per game in these contests.
  • When looking at their past three matchups at home, Rutgers has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 78 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Scarlet Knights have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
  • Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Wolverines have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.

Wolverines vs Scarlet Knights Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Scarlet Knights is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 155.5, and our model projects the Wolverines and Scarlet Knights to reach a combined total of 145 points. Our bet is on taking the under.


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