The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-10) travel to face off against the Michigan Wolverines (7-14) on Saturday, February 3rd. This game will be played at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor and televised on BTN. Both Rutgers and Michigan will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 ET.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan Wolverines
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
So far this season, Rutgers has gone 10-10, including a 2-7 mark in Big Ten play. They have lost their last three games, including a 61-46 defeat at the hands of Penn State.
On the road, the Scarlet Knights are just 1-5 this year, and they have lost four straight away from home. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 11 points per game on the road.
As the underdog this season, Rutgers has gone 3-5 vs. the spread. On the road, the Scarlet Knights are just 2-4 ATS this year and have gone 0-3 vs. the spread in their last three road games. For the season, Rutgers is 9-11 ATS and has gone 5-5 in their last 10 games as the underdog.
Today’s over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line of 138.4 in Rutgers’ games this season. So far, the over/under record in their games is 6-14. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 127 points and their OU record in their last 10 games is 4-6.
The Michigan Wolverines Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Michigan will look to snap a four-game losing streak and improve on its 4-9 home record when it takes on Rutgers. The Wolverines are favored by 3.5 points and have gone 4-7 as the favorite this season.
Over their last 10 games at home, the Wolverines have gone just 3-7, and they are coming off an 81-62 loss to Michigan State. For the season, Michigan is 7-14 overall and 2-8 in Big Ten play.
Michigan’s ATS record this season is just 5-15, including a 3-10 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wolverines are only 2-8 vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record for Michigan games is 13-7 and today’s over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (150.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.
Rutgers Offense Breakdown
In their recent matchup, the Rutgers offense ended with 46 points against Penn State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 34% and made 1 three. Gavin Griffiths led the scoring for the Scarlet Knights, contributing 11 points. Additionally, Jamichael Davis chipped in with 10 points.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aundre Hyatt (F) | 12.0 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Clifford Omoruyi (C) | 10.8 | 9.0 | 0.5 |
| Derek Simpson (G) | 9.3 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Michigan Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, Michigan offense put up 62 points against Michigan State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.6% and made 8 threes. In terms of offense, the Wolverines have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 134th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 80th in percentage and 69th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivier Nkamhoua (F) | 16.0 | 7.1 | 2.7 |
| Dug McDaniel (G) | 17.2 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Terrance Williams II (F) | 12.7 | 4.2 | 1.4 |
Rutgers Team Defense
At this time, the Scarlet Knights’ defense is positioned 53rd in the country, permitting 66.3 points per game. Rutgers will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Penn State to just 34% shooting in their most recent game.
Michigan Team Defense
Looking at the Michigan defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 79.3 points per game (305th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Michigan’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.9% this season.
Scarlet Knights vs Wolverines Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Rutgers has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 67 points per game.
- Across the Wolverines last five home games, the team averaged 69 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Rutgers has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Wolverines have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Michigan posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
Scarlet Knights vs Wolverines Prediction
Not only do we have the Wolverines winning this one by a score of 76-68, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Wolverines at -3.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 137.5, and our model predicts the Scarlet Knights and Wolverines to score a combined 144 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:February 3, 2024 Michigan Wolverines, Rutgers Scarlet Knights