Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/27/2025

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 27, 2025

Venue:  Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Where to Watch:  Peacock

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Rutgers +11.5, Michigan -11.5; Over/Under:  154.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Rutgers +11.5, Michigan -11.5; Over/Under:  154.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Rutgers +11.5, Michigan -11.5; Over/Under:  154.5 points

Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  14-14 (7-10) (12th place, Big Ten)

Michigan Wolverines:  21-6 (13-3) (2nd place, Big Ten)

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  2-3  last 5

Michigan Wolverines:  4-1  last 5

Rutgers is entering this game with a 14-14 record overall, a 7-10 record in conference games, and they are 3-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the USC Trojans in their last game. Dylan Harper led the team in points per game in that game with 25 while Ace Bailey was next on the team with 14. Dylan Harper led the team in assists with 9 in that game while Zach Martini led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 55.6% from the field, 45% from 3-point range, and 92.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 76.2 PPG against them. Rutgers has an ATS record of 13-13-2 this season and their O/U record is 15-12-1.

Michigan is entering this game with a 21-6 record overall, a 13-3 conference record, and they are 12-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in their last game. Roddy Gayle Jr. led the team in points in that game with 12 while Tre Donaldson was next on the team with 11. Tre Donaldson led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Daniel Wolf and Vladislav Goldin each led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 29.5% from the field, 18.5% from 3-point range, and 61.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.2 PPG against them. Michigan has an ATS record of 13-14 this season and their O/U record is 14-13.

The current betting odds have Michigan listed as an 11.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Michigan has looked really good in their games this season with their 21-6 record overall and their 13-3 conference record which has them right near the top of the Big Ten. They have looked great on their home court too with their 12-1 home record this season. Meanwhile, Rutgers hasn't looked good in their games this season with their 14-14 record overall and their 7-10 conference record which has them in the bottom half of the Big Ten. They are coming off a win over USC in their last one and have looked better lately with 2 wins in a row now, but they are still just 2-3 in their last 5 games. They haven't been a good road team this season either with their 3-6 road record. Michigan has been rolling in the Big Ten this season as Dusty May has put this team on track in his first year coaching, and they have looked really good lately as they are 4-1 in their last 5 games. They did take a bad home loss to Michigan State just 2 games ago, but they bounced back in their last one with a nice road win over Nebraska in a very low scoring game. They beat Nebraska 49-46, but that tough win in a rock fight will give them some momentum coming into this game at home as they will be looking to lay the hammer down on a struggling Rutgers team. Michigan can take advantage of the way Rutgers has been struggling on the road this season, look for them to blow Rutgers out at home off that tight road win. The best way to place a bet here is on Michigan to cover the spread in this game. 

Rutgers Michigan Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, February 27, 2025 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Michigan 81 Rutgers 64.

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Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 10-17 ATS as a road underdog or pick. 0-6 ATS in a road game where the total is 150 to 159.5. 7-14 ATS versus good passing teams, averaging 16 assists/game or more. 8-4 OVER after scoring 85 points or more. 18-10 1H OVER as a road underdog or pick.

Michigan Wolverines: 5-1 ATS after allowing 55 points or less. 18-8 1H ATS off a win against a conference rival. 28-18 1H ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 7-2 OVER as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points. 10-4 OVER in a home game where the total is 150 to 159.5.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights:  None.

Michigan Wolverines:  R. Jones (G) Questionable - Undisclosed. S. Walters (F) Questionable - Back.

“These guys are getting better.” - Steve Pikiell after his team’s win against USC in their last game. 

“I’m very pleased to leave Lincoln with a hard-fought win. Fortunately, we were able to hold our own on the glass and we had some odd lineups that found a way to function and score enough. We have to keep generating great shots. The shots that we’ve anticipated we would get from day one, we’re going to keep shooting. We believe in our guys.” - Dusty May after his team’s win against Nebraska in their last game. 

A. Bailey 

D. Grant 

D. Harper 

L. Sommerville 

J. Williams

N. Burnett 

T. Donaldson 

R. Gayle 

V. Goldin 

D. Wolf

PPG: D. Harper (19.4)

APG: D. Harper (4.2)

Reb/G: A. Bailey (7.2)

PPG: V. Goldin (15.6)

APG: T. Donaldson (3.9)

Reb/G: D. Wolf (9.9)

Coaches:

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Steve Pikiell (9th season)

Michigan Wolverines: Dusty May (1st season)