The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Michigan State and Rutgers on Wednesday, with the host Spartans trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Michigan State Spartans betting line opened as -22-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Michigan State Spartans sit at 15-2 (11-6 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are currently 11-6 (7-6 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Michigan State is 10-7 OU, and Rutgers is 5-8 OU.
This game puts the Michigan State Spartans, most recently No. 1 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who rate No. 146 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Rutgers is ranked No. 6 in NCAA basketball at 42.59 per game. Contrast that with Michigan State's No. 3 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Michigan State is the No. 52-ranked team in the country at 9.06 per game, while Rutgers rates No. 261 at 4.53 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rutgers earned a 64-60 victory over Wisconsin on Friday, getting 23 points from Corey Sanders at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Michigan State got 17 points from Joshua Langford but lost anyway, 80-64, to Ohio State on Sunday at Value City Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Rutgers home to Ohio State, Sunday, January 14th
Michigan State at Michigan, Saturday, January 13th