Rutgers vs Michigan State Odds
| Rutgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11.5 -108 | 136.5 -110o / -110u | N/A |
| Michigan St Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11.5 -112 | 136.5 -110o / -110u | N/A |
Here's everything you need to know about Rutgers vs. Michigan State on Sunday, Jan. 14 — our expert pick and college basketball betting guide for today.
Michigan State's season is quickly spiraling, and Tom Izzo's team needs a big win in the worst way. Rutgers will travel to East Lansing, Michigan, on Sunday with hopes of building off its win over Indiana.
Let's take a deeper look into both of these teams for Sunday evening's Big Ten clash and uncover the best betting angle for Rutgers vs. Michigan State.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that the Scarlet Knights are a much better team at home than on the road. Despite the recent struggles of the Spartans, the Scarlet Knights are in trouble in this matchup.
Rutgers is eighth in adjusted defensive efficiency, but it is an abysmal 252nd in offensive efficiency. That is awful news going up against an elite Spartans defense.
Some teams can get away with relying on elite defense, but the Scarlet Knights will not be able to in this game. There are far too many offensive weapons at the disposal of the Spartans.
Rutgers does have a slight edge in the rebounding department. But that still will not be enough for the Scarlet Knights to overcome their offensive ineptitude.
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Michigan State Spartans
If Michigan State does not take care of business in this game, its season could quickly unravel. It is tough to declare a season over before February, but Izzo's squad will have a tall task ahead to get back into the mix in the Big Ten.
Guards Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard are key players in this matchup, as their offense has the ability to crack any defense thrown their way. I expect both to have big nights in front of this rowdy home crowd.
The Spartans enter this game top 25 in offensive and defensive efficiency. You can argue they have one of the most balanced teams in the conference.
Considering Michigan State's huge offensive advantage, Rutgers will have no answers despite its stingy defense. There is not much more to say about the Spartans' chances to win this game — I think they are primed to blow the Scarlet Knights out of the gym.
Rutgers vs. Michigan State
Betting Pick & Prediction
I love this spot for Michigan State to win huge at home.
Considering the situational spot and the offensive discrepancy, it is Spartans or bust. This is my favorite bet of the Sunday card, and I will happily lay the number with Michigan State.
Pick: Michigan State -11.5 (Play to -12)
