Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction 2/27/25 College Basketball Picks

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Michigan Wolverines meet on Thursday in college basketball action at Crisler Center. Here’s a Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Michigan Pick.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-14, 13-14-1 ATS) responded to a three-game losing streak with a pair of victories over Washington and USC. In the most recent win over the Trojans, Rutgers scored a season-high 95 points, while they added 89 in a W over the Huskies. Rutgers is 12th in the Big Ten standings, and considering they play the next two games on the road against Michigan and Purdue, the Scarlet Knights will likely fail to break into the top 10 in the conference.

Rutgers is averaging 76.7 PPG (111th) and is allowing 76.2 PPG (299th). The Scarlet Knights are getting 35.7 RPG (188th) and dish out 13.0 APG (258th). Dylan Harper is the team’s top scorer with 19.4 PPG, 4.6 RPG, a team-high 4.2 APG, and a team-high 1.4 SPG. Ace Bailey adds 18.4 PPG, a team-high 7.2 RPG, 1.0 SPG, and a team-high 1.3 BPG, while Lathan Sommerville contributes 7.5 PPG and 4.2 RPG.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines (21-6, 13-14 ATS) were on a six-game winning run but failed to make it seven in a row with a 75-62 home loss to Michigan State. Still, Michigan bounced back with a low-scoring 49-46 road victory over Nebraska. It was the lowest-scoring game for the Wolverines this season, but also they allowed a season-low in that one. At the moment, Michigan is 2nd in the Big Ten standings with a 0.5 game behind Michigan State, and will likely be one of the top two seeds for the conference tourney.

Michigan averages 79.7 PPG (50th) and allows 70.2 PPG (130th). The Wolverines are 54th in rebounds (38.2) and 44th in assists (16.4). Vladislav Goldin leads the team with 15.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and a team-high 1.5 BPG. Danny Wolf follows him with 12.7 PPG, a team-high 9.9 RPG, 3.7 APG, and 1.5 BPG, while Tre Donaldson has 12.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, a team-high 3.9 APG, and 1.0 SPG.

Why Michigan will beat Rutgers

• Michigan has won each of its last 10 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has lost 39 of its last 47 night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Rutgers’ last four night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 155+ points.
• Five of Michigan’s last six home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Michigan ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.0).
• Michigan ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (40.5%).

Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction

Michigan is 12-4 in H2H encounters since 2015 and was better in the first meeting of the season, defeating Rutgers 66-63 on the road. Michigan State spoiled Michigan’s perfect home record this season, but the Wolverines are 12-1 at Crisler Center, while Rutgers is 3-6 on the road, and I have no doubt Michigan is going to add another W on Thursday. Rutgers failed to record consecutive road wins this season, and given they won their previous away game, I don’t think the Scarlet Knights will come away with one here. Rutgers only covered the spread in 13 of its last 33 games. Back Michigan to cover.