| MATCHUP | Michigan Wolverines | Rutgers Scarlet Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3 | 2-5 |
| Spread | -15.5 -110 | +15.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -700 | +500 |
| Total | Over 45.5 (-105) | Under 45.5 (-115) |
| Where | SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ | |
| When | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | BTN | |
Michigan vs Rutgers Prediction
I get that Rutgers is a bad football program and hasn’t played a lick of defense, but what in the world has Michigan done to deserve to be this big of a favorite? I don’t get it. Michigan has a major offensive issue and can’t figure out who should get the nod at quarterback. Michigan is 130th in total offense, 127th in passing offense, 102nd in rushing offense, and 120th in scoring offense. Michigan has scored 21 or fewer points in four straight games.
Laying more than two touchdowns with the Wolverines is nasty work. I’m not buying it. I don’t want to bet on Rutgers as much as the next guy, but I’m not taking Michigan by a margin. I’ll grab the touchdowns with the Scarlet Knights.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines beat Penn State, lost to Indiana, and they play Michigan State next. Michigan has lost 3 of its last 4 games. Bryce Underwood is completing 58.1 percent of his passes for 924 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. JJ Buchanan and Andrew Marsh have combined for 848 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Hogan Hansen has 11 receptions.
The Michigan Wolverines ground game is averaging 134.7 yards per contest, and Jordan Marshall leads the way with 319 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Michigan is allowing 15.7 points and 250.1 yards per game. Troy Bowles leads the Michigan Wolverines with 55 tackles, John Henry Daley has 4 sacks, and Nathaniel Staehling has 1 interception.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Maryland, lost to Northwestern, and they play Wisconsin next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have lost 5 of their last 7 games. Dylan Lonergan is completing 58.3 percent of his passes for 1,066 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. KJ Duff and Ben Black III have combined for 969 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Jourdin Houston has 17 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights’ ground game is averaging 152.7 yards per contest, and Antwan Raymond leads the way with 648 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 33.3 points and 416.7 yards per game. Chris Joines leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 34 tackles, Rondo Porter has 2.5 sacks, and Moses Walker has 2 interceptions.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Michigan has lost four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five road games in October.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Michigan’s last four games.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in six of Michigan’s last nine games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of the last five games between Michigan and Rutgers.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won each of its last nine games against Rutgers.
- Rutgers has lost nine of its last 10 home games against teams from Michigan.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five home games in October.
- The favorite has covered the spread in three of Rutgers’ last four games.
- Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last 10 games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Michigan’s last five games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, KJ Duff ranks 5th amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (9) this season.
Michigan Wolverines Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, JJ Buchanan leads Michigan for receptions (33) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rutgers ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (10.9).
- Rutgers ranks 134th among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (20.7).
- Michigan has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Michigan has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).