Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-6) vs. Michigan State Spartans (9-7)
January 14, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State Spartans -10.5; Over/Under: +134
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Michigan State Spartans are coming off two straight losses. Let’s preview this game and give out a Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans prediction.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights rebounded from losses to Ohio State and Iowa with a win over Indiana. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 68.3 points on 39.2 percent shooting and allowing 63.7 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Aundre Hyatt is averaging 11.9 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Mowot Mag is averaging 10.7 points and 5.1 rebounds. Clifford Omoruyi is the third double-digit scorer, and Derek Simpson is dishing 2.9 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are coming off losses to Northwestern and Illinois. The Michigan State Spartans are averaging 77.4 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Tyson Walker is averaging 20.4 points and 2.8 assists, while AJ Hoggard is averaging 11.6 points and 3.4 rebounds. Jaden Akins is the third double-digit scorer and Malik Hall is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan State Spartans are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans prediction
The Michigan State Spartans should be favored at home, and they’re the better team across the board, but this is a lot of points for one of the least talented MSU teams we’ve seen in a while. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have beaten Michigan State in 3 of the last 4 meetings, and they’re one of the better defensive teams in the country. This feels like it could be a slow, physical, ugly Big Ten contest. Give me Rutgers and the points.
