Rutgers vs. Michigan Prediction & Odds
The Big Ten Tournament continues on Thursday afternoon when Michigan hosts Rutgers at 12:00 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, IL.
With the Wolverines listed as slight favorites and the total sitting at 132, where’s the best value when it comes to this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
735 Rutgers Scarlet Knights (+3.5) at 736 Michigan Wolverines (-3.5); o/u 132.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 9, 2023
United Center, Chicago, IL
Rutgers vs. Michigan Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 66% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights DFS Spin
Clifford Omoruyi notched 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday’s 65-53 loss to Northwestern. Omoruyi put up a decent scoring mark but fell short on the boards against a tough Wildcat defense. Aside from Zach Edey and Trayce-Jackson Davis, Omoruyi is one of the best rebounders in the conference.
Michigan Wolverines DFS Spin
Kobe Bufkin recorded 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Sunday’s 75-73 OT loss to Indiana. Bufkin tried to drag his team into better shape by March but it wasn’t always possible. Certainly a player who could dominate the conference in coming seasons, Bufkin ends the regular season averaging 13.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Those marks increased to 17.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in the final 10 contests.
Rutgers vs. Michigan CBB Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record
Under is 4-1 in Scarlet Knights last 5 overall
Under is 5-1 in Wolverines last 6 vs. a team with a winning straight up record
Over is 4-1 in Wolverines last 5 overall
Rutgers vs. Michigan CBB Prediction:
The Wolverines have covered in five straight games overall, are 36-15-2 against the number in their last 53 neutral site games and are 37-18-1 at the betting window in their last 56 games coming off a loss. The Scarlet Knights, meanwhile, are just 1-6-1 against the spread in their last eight games overall, are 1-4-1 against the number in their last six games when playing against a team with a winning record and are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games following a loss.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MICHIGAN WOLVERINES -3.5