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Michigan vs. Rutgers NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – February 27

Michigan vs. Rutgers NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – February 27

College Basketball DraftKings Sportsbook Insights Data Skrive

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The Michigan Wolverines (21-6, 13-3 Big Ten) take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-14, 7-10 Big Ten) tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET in Big Ten play, airing on Peacock.

Michigan vs. Rutgers Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this game is Michigan.
  • Against the spread, we expect that Rutgers will cover. The spread is currently Rutgers +11.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going under the posted over/under of 154.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 151.4 points.

Michigan vs. Rutgers Odds

  • Spread: Michigan (-11.5)
  • Moneyline: Michigan -599 | Rutgers +438
  • Total: 154.5
  • The Wolverines are 13-14-0 ATS this season.
  • Michigan has covered the spread five times this season (5-1 ATS) when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.
  • Wolverines games have hit the over 14 out of 27 times this season.
  • The Wolverines have won 18 of the 23 games they were favored on the Moneyline this season (78.3%).
  • In games it has played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -599 or shorter, Michigan has a record of 6-1 (85.7% win percentage).
  • The Scarlet Knights have compiled a 12-15-1 record against the spread this season.
  • Rutgers has been an underdog by 11.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
  • The Scarlet Knights and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 15 out of 28 times this season.
  • The Scarlet Knights have entered the game as underdogs 16 times this season and won five, or 31.2%, of those games.
  • Rutgers has played as an underdog of +438 or more once this season and lost that game.

Michigan Key Stats

  • Points: 79.7 PPG (48th) | FG%: 48.2% (32nd)
  • Opp. Points: 70.2 PPG (128th) | Opp. FG%: 40.5% (30th)
  • Rebounds: 35.0 RPG (43rd) | Opp. Rebounds: 29.0 RPG (57th)
  • Assists: 16.3 APG (37th) | Turnovers: 14.1 TPG (348th)
  • Steals: 5.8 SPG (293rd) | Blocks: 4.0 BPG (82nd)

Rutgers Key Stats

  • Points: 76.7 PPG (104th) | FG%: 44.8% (181st)
  • Opp. Points: 76.2 PPG (299th) | Opp. FG%: 45.6% (284th)
  • Rebounds: 32.5 RPG (156th) | Opp. Rebounds: 32.3 RPG (258th)
  • Assists: 13.0 APG (226th) | Turnovers: 10.7 TPG (124th)
  • Steals: 6.9 SPG (167th) | Blocks: 3.9 BPG (91st)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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