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.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Rutgers got 18 points from Corey Sanders en route to a 80-64 victory over Iowa on Wednesday at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Michigan was run off the court by the Cornhuskers on Thursday as Nebraska routed them 72-52 at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Rutgers home to Nebraska, Wednesday, January 24th
Michigan at Purdue, Thursday, January 25th