The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-2) will be at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center to meet the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (5-3) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last game. The Spartans fell to the 10th-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 87-75, while the Scarlet Knights were defeated by the Pittsburgh Panthers, 71-60.
Rutgers had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 35.3) while Michigan State held Duke to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 39.4). Xavier Tillman had a solid performance for Michigan State, recording 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Rutgers received a boost from Myles Johnson, who contributed 14 points and 14 rebounds.
The Spartans dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last matchup, Michigan State won 71-60. One of Michigan State’s biggest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-22 (90.9 percent), while the Scarlet Knights were just 9-17 (52.9 percent).
Michigan State could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they square off against one of the country’s worst offenses. The Spartans rank 13th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.443), while Rutgers is 284th in effective field goal percentage (0.480) since the 2018-19 season.
Rutgers vs. Michigan State Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Michigan State ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.2) while Rutgers ranks 181st in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Spartans average 40.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 14th in the country. The Scarlet Knights rank 119th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
- Michigan State ranks 181st in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Rutgers ranks 251st (19.6).
- The Spartans rank first in assists per game (18.4) while the Scarlet Knights rank 169th (13.0).
- Rutgers ranks 125th in steals per game (6.7) while Michigan State ranks 241st (5.3).
