Michigan State vs Rutgers Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan State vs Rutgers Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 25th, at the Pan American Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Spartans’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Rutgers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Michigan State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rutgers

-Recent betting trends in games played between Michigan State and Rutgers

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Spartans and Rutgers.

Michigan State Just Keeps Winning

Michigan State has all kinds of confidence right now and they just keep winning games. Michigan State faced off against Penn State two games ago and they ended up winning 90-85. In the last game against Illinois, it was a little closer but they still ended up securing the 80-78 victory. Michigan State shot 43.1 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the three-point line. Tre Holloman put up 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 

Michigan State comes into this game with a 12-2 record overall and they have gone 9-5 against the spread. The over has hit in only 5 of their 14 games so far this season. Michigan State is averaging 81.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 37th in the league while the defense is ranked 74th in the league. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.9 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 29.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Michigan State will meet Minnesota after this game.

Why Michigan State Will Beat Rutgers

• Michigan State has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has lost eight of its last nine day games played at neutral venues.
• Rutgers has lost the first half in 11 of its last 12 day games against Conference opponents.

Rutgers Looks to Bounce Back

Rutgers has not played very well this season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Rutgers faced off against Penn State and they ended up losing 80-72. At halftime, they were down 37-35 but in the second half, they struggled even more and ended up losing. Ace Bailey put up 30 points and seven rebounds. Ace Bailey had a strong game putting up 30 points and seven rebounds. 

Rutgers comes into this game with an 8-6 record overall and they have gone 5-8-1 against the spread. Rutgers is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 74.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 131st in the league while the defense is ranked 274th in the league. The top player for Rutgers has been Ace Bailey and he’s averaging 19.9 points while shooting 48.4 percent from the field. 

Michigan State vs Rutgers Prediction

Michigan State is averaging 81.7 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Rutgers’s defense is giving up 74.9 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Rutgers has the star power but it just hasn’t all kicked yet this season and in this game isn’t going to be the one where it happens. Back Michigan State against the spread.