Michigan State vs Rutgers College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 27

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-11, 2-7 Big Ten) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Michigan State Spartans (18-2, 8-1 Big Ten) on January 27, 2026 at Jersey Mike's Arena.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
• Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
• Arena: Jersey Mike's Arena

Michigan State vs. Rutgers Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Michigan State win (88.4%)

Before placing a bet on Tuesday's Michigan State-Rutgers spread (Michigan State -14.5) or over/under (135.5 points), see the betting trends and insights below.

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Michigan State has compiled a 12-8-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Rutgers has compiled an 8-12-0 record against the spread this season.
• As a 14.5-point underdog or more in 2025-26, Rutgers is 2-3 against the spread compared to the 3-5 ATS record Michigan State puts up as a 14.5-point favorite.
• The Spartans have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered six times in 12 games at home, and they've covered three times in four games when playing on the road.
• The Scarlet Knights' winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (4-8-0). On the road, it is .400 (2-3-0).
• Michigan State's record against the spread in conference play is 7-2-0.
• Rutgers has beaten the spread five times in nine Big Ten games.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Michigan State has been listed as the moneyline favorite 16 times this season and has come away with a win in all of those games.
• The Spartans have not lost in seven games this year when favored by -2083 or better on the moneyline.
• Rutgers has been the moneyline underdog 13 total times this season. Rutgers has gone 3-10 in those games.
• The Scarlet Knights have not won a game when entering as a moneyline underdog with odds of +1000 or longer in three chances.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Michigan State has a 95.4% chance of walking away with the win.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers Head-to-Head Comparison

• Michigan State's +327 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 16.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 79.1 points per game (127th in college basketball) while giving up 62.8 per outing (fifth in college basketball).
• Jeremy Fears Jr. ranks 499th in college basketball with a team-high 13.4 points per game.
• Rutgers is being outscored by 4.8 points per game, with a -96 scoring differential overall. It puts up 69.7 points per game (319th in college basketball), and allows 74.5 per contest (208th in college basketball).
• Tariq Francis is ranked 227th in the nation with a team-leading 15.9 points per game.
• The Spartans are ninth in college basketball at 38.4 rebounds per game. That's 13.4 more than the 25.0 their opponents average.
• Jaxon Kohler tops the Spartans with 9.6 rebounds per game (24th in college basketball play).
• The Scarlet Knights pull down 32.2 rebounds per game (202nd in college basketball), compared to the 31.5 of their opponents.
• Emmanuel Ogbole tops the team with 6.9 rebounds per game (178th in college basketball).
• Michigan State's 104.4 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 55th in college basketball, and the 82.8 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 12th in college basketball.
• The Scarlet Knights average 90.6 points per 100 possessions (325th in college basketball), while conceding 96.9 points per 100 possessions (265th in college basketball).

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