Michigan vs Rutgers Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for February 27

Big Ten play on Thursday will see the the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines (21-6, 13-3 Big Ten) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-14, 7-10 Big Ten) at Crisler Center, starting at 9 p.m. ET.

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

Michigan vs. Rutgers Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Thursday, February 27, 2025
• Game time: 9 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Peacock
• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Arena: Crisler Center

Michigan vs. Rutgers Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Michigan win (83.1%)

Before making a wager on Thursday's Michigan-Rutgers spread (Michigan -9.5) or over/under (154.5 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.

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Michigan vs. Rutgers: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Michigan has compiled a 12-14-0 record against the spread this season.
• Rutgers has covered 12 times in 28 games with a spread this year.
• As a 9.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Rutgers is 1-0 against the spread compared to the 5-3 ATS record Michigan puts up as a 9.5-point favorite.
• The Wolverines have done a better job covering the spread on the road (5-4-0) than they have at home (5-7-0).
• The Scarlet Knights' winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (7-7-0). Away, it is .333 (3-6-0).
• Michigan is 5-10-0 against the spread in conference games this season.
• Rutgers has beaten the spread eight times in 17 Big Ten games.

Michigan vs. Rutgers: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Michigan has been victorious in 17, or 77.3%, of the 22 contests it has been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season.
• This season, the Wolverines have come away with a win eight times in nine chances when named as a favorite of at least -450 or better on the moneyline.
• Rutgers has been the moneyline underdog 15 total times this season. Rutgers has finished 5-10 in those games.
• The Scarlet Knights have played as a moneyline underdog of +340 or longer in just two games this season, which they split 1-1.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Michigan has a 81.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Michigan vs. Rutgers Head-to-Head Comparison

• Michigan has a +255 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.5 points per game. It is putting up 79.7 points per game to rank 49th in college basketball and is allowing 70.2 per contest to rank 126th in college basketball.
• Michigan's leading scorer, Vladislav Goldin, is 212th in college basketball putting up 15.6 points per game.
• Rutgers has a +14 scoring differential, putting up 76.7 points per game (104th in college basketball) and allowing 76.2 (300th in college basketball).
• Dylan Harper leads Rutgers, scoring 19.4 points per game (31st in college basketball).
• The 35 rebounds per game the Wolverines average rank 43rd in college basketball, and are six more than the 29 their opponents record per outing.
• Danny Wolf's 9.9 rebounds per game lead the Wolverines and rank 12th in college basketball action.
• The 32.5 rebounds per game the Scarlet Knights accumulate rank 154th in the nation. Their opponents collect 32.3.
• Ace Bailey's 7.2 rebounds per game lead the Scarlet Knights and rank 142nd in the nation.
• Michigan ranks 99th in college basketball by averaging 98.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 42nd in college basketball, allowing 87.2 points per 100 possessions.
• The Scarlet Knights record 96.4 points per 100 possessions (159th in college basketball), while allowing 95.8 points per 100 possessions (256th in college basketball).

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