Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan Wolverines College Basketball Betting Preview

Michigan looks to cover the Wolverines-Scarlet Knights pointspread on Sunday and improve its overall 16-5 mark when they host Rutgers in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Michigan Wolverines betting line as -13-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan Wolverines Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will look to cover the spread vs the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, as the Scarlet Knights are 9-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Wolverines are 11-8-1 ATS. Rutgers is 7-9 against the total, while Michigan is 8-12 versus the total betting line.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Michigan Wolverines rated this week at No. 6 and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights sitting at No. 189.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Michigan has the nation's No. 123-rated offensive output, at 75.14 PPG. The visiting Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense ranks No. 9 allowing on average 62.15 PPG. The Wolverines FG% has averaged 47.33% so far, more than the Michigan Scarlet Knights marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.34% per game.