A fun Big Ten matchup is set for Thursday night when the #23 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-5, 5-2 in Big Ten) visit the Michigan State Spartans (12-6, 4-3). These teams are heading in opposite directions as Rutgers enters on two-game winning streak and Michigan State has lost two in a row. Below is my college basketball pick for Rutgers vs Michigan State.
Rutgers vs Michigan State Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Rutgers +1.5 |
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This game will be played at Breslin Center at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Why Bet Rutgers +1.5
✅ Rutgers is 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games played.
✅ The Scarlet Knights are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against Big Ten opponents.
✅ Michigan State is 1-4 ATS in their last five games against Rutgers.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Michigan State Spartans
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| RUTGER | Advanced Game Stats | MST |
|---|---|---|
| 70.5 | Pace | 69.6 |
| 110.1 | Off.Rate | 95.8 |
| .416 | FTr | .293 |
| .337 | 3PAr | .412 |
| .557 | TS% | .500 |
| 50.3 | TRB% | 41.5 |
| 49.5 | AST% | 55.2 |
| 9.4 | STL% | 9.3 |
| 8.3 | BLK% | 7.4 |
| .519 | eFG% | .465 |
| 13.7 | TOV% | 14.9 |
| 29.6 | ORB% | 23.2 |
| .295 | TF/FGA | .209 |
Defense/Offense
| RUTGER | Advanced Game Stats | MST |
|---|---|---|
| 70.5 | Pace | 69.6 |
| 104.5 | Off.Rate | 116.3 |
| .288 | FTr | .401 |
| .376 | 3PAr | .340 |
| .530 | TS% | .576 |
| 49.7 | TRB% | 58.5 |
| 47.3 | AST% | 62.6 |
| 7.7 | STL% | 8.1 |
| 7.7 | BLK% | 13.8 |
| .504 | eFG% | .524 |
| 14.9 | TOV% | 14.5 |
| 30.2 | ORB% | 37.8 |
| .196 | TF/FGA | .323 |
Betting Trends
| RUTGER | Betting Trends | MST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 66 | Avg Score | 66 |
| 67.33 | Avg Opp Score | 68 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 65.33 | Avg Score | 65.33 |
| 64.33 | Avg Opp Score | 57.67 |
| RUTGER | Betting Trends | MST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 65.4 | Avg Score | 66.2 |
| 63.2 | Avg Opp Score | 62.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 64.6 | Avg Score | 70.4 |
| 66.6 | Avg Opp Score | 59 |
| RUTGER | Betting Trends | MST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 8-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
| 69.2 | Avg Score | 68.5 |
| 59.2 | Avg Opp Score | 61.3 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 6-3-1 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
| 67.4 | Avg Score | 70.5 |
| 69.5 | Avg Opp Score | 64.3 |
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Last time out, Rutgers welcomed the Ohio State Buckeyes and won 68-64 in overtime. The Buckeyes will be hurting after this loss as they led at the half and led late in the game. Both teams had late chances to win in regulation, but we needed overtime where Rutgers was the better team. Rutgers trailed by as much 11 points, never led by more than six, and pushed on the -4.0-point spread.
Cam Spencer had 21 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals on the day. Clifford Omoruyi added 14 points, 11 rebounds, one steal, and six blocks in the victory.
Through 18 games, Rutgers is scoring 70.9 points per game, shooting 43.2% from the field, and assisting on 15.3 made shots. The Scarlet Knights are allowing 56.9 points, grabbing 38.4 rebounds, blocking 4.3 shots, and stealing the ball 9.9 times.
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State hosted the third-ranked Purdue Boilermakers and lost a tough 64-63 contest. The Boilermakers were in complete control of this game most of the first half, but the Spartans went on a big run to end the first half trailing by two. Sparty led with just 12 seconds to go, but a Zach Edey layup with three seconds left gave the Boilermakers the win. Michigan State trailed by as many as 13 points, never led by more than five, and could not cover the +4.0-point spread.
Tyson Walker exploded for 30 points and three rebounds in the defeat. AJ Hoggard added 14 points, three rebounds, and eight assists on the day.
After 18 games, Michigan State is scoring 69.7 points per game, shooting 44.7% from the field, and assisting on 15.3 made shots. The Spartans are allowing 65.4 points, grabbing 37.6 rebounds, blocking 2.9 shots, and stealing the ball 4.4 times.
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