Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Rutgers vs Michigan
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights battle the Michigan Wolverines, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, December 6.
The total line looks to be on the low side at 144.5. There’s a strong chance that Rutgers and Michigan will conspire to go above the line and we’re backing Over at -115.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Purdue Boilmakers 81-65.
Michigan Wolverines last game saw them claim a 101-61 home win over Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Michigan have beaten Rutgers in their most recent meetings. On the road, a 66-63 scoreline was enjoyed before a home win by 84-82. Michigan have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction & Picks
Our Rutgers vs Michigan betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
There are odds of -115 about Over 144.5 points and this looks more than generous for this college contest. The bar might have been set too low in terms of the total line.
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Key Rutgers vs Michigan stats:
Over 144.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 53.5% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
If you are wanting bigger odds for your Total bet, then it’s possible to move the line and get more juice. You can choose to wager Over when it comes to different levels.
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Player Prop Picks
Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) can be wagered to have Under 7.5 rebounds at +105. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to make a total that falls below the line.
Latest Yaxel Lendeborg Player Prop Odds
Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan) can be wagered to record Under 5.5 rebounds at -105. The total looks reasonably high and we anticipate he will fall short of the line when it comes to the Player Rebounds.
Latest Morez Johnson Jr. Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 147.5, Michigan -23.5 and Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) to get Under 7.5 rebounds.
A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
62
-
87
Michigan
A 87-62 win for the Wolverines is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
Rutgers vs Michigan Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Michigan are massive -10000 favorites. They are regarded as 99% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Rutgers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +3000.
The spread is calculated to be 25.5, while total points comes in at 150.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 150.5, then the odds are -104.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college basketball contests. The best betting apps have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Yaxel Lendeborg is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -115 that this player gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.
For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 28/02 2025 Rutgers 82 Michigan 84
- NCAAB: 01/02 2025 Michigan 66 Rutgers 63
- NCAAB: 01/03 2024 Michigan 52 Rutgers 82
- NCAAB: 03/02 2024 Rutgers 69 Michigan 59
- NCAAB: 09/03 2023 Rutgers 62 Michigan 50
- NCAAB: 24/02 2023 Michigan 58 Rutgers 45
- NCAAB: 24/02 2022 Rutgers 62 Michigan 71
- NCAAB: 05/01 2022 Michigan 67 Rutgers 75
- NCAAB: 19/02 2021 Rutgers 64 Michigan 71
- NCAAB: 20/02 2020 Michigan 60 Rutgers 52
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Rutgers Stats
Michigan Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +22.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -22.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -22.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 144.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 82.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.00 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.80 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
|
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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