At Jersey Mike’s Arena on Thursday (at 8:30 PM ET), the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (14-13, 6-10 Big Ten) meet the Michigan Wolverines (8-20, 3-14 Big Ten). Players to watch include the Scarlet Knights’ Clifford Omoruyi and the Wolverines’ Olivier Nkamhoua. Thursday’s matchup between the Scarlet Knights and the Wolverines sees the Scarlet Knights as a strong, 7-point favorite. The game’s over/under is 137.5.
Rutgers vs. Michigan Betting Lines
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | -7 | 137.5 points |
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Michigan (+7) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (137.5) |
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Rutgers vs. Michigan Stat Rankings
| Rutgers Avg. (Rank) | Michigan Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 66.1 (334th) | Points Scored | 74.8 (150th) |
| 66.4 (40th) | Points Allowed | 79.0 (340th) |
| (1st) | Rebounds | (1st) |
| 10.7 (45th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.9 (173rd) |
| 5.4 (333rd) | 3pt Made | 8.3 (92nd) |
| 11.9 (282nd) | Assists | 12.8 (204th) |
| 11.0 (146th) | Turnovers | 12.4 (289th) |
Rutgers vs. Michigan Betting Trends
- The Scarlet Knights have beaten the spread eight times in 17 games.
- Rutgers doesn’t have a win ATS (0-2) as a 7-point favorite or greater this season.
- This year, seven of the Scarlet Knights’ 17 games have gone over the point total.
- Rutgers and its opponent have broken the 137.5-point mark six times this season.
- The over/under for this game is 137.5 points, 4.9 more than the average point total for Scarlet Knights games this season.
- Michigan has eight wins in 28 games against the spread this season.
- As a 7-point underdog or more, the Wolverines have two wins ATS (2-5).
- This year, seven of Rutgers’ 17 games have gone over the point total.
- Wolverines games have finished with over 137.5 points scored 24 times this season.
- The average total points scored in Michigan’s games this year (153.8) is 16.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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Rutgers Impact Players
- Omoruyi paces his squad in rebounds per contest (8.6), and also posts 10.7 points and 0.5 assists. At the other end, he delivers 0.6 steals and 3.1 blocked shots (second in college basketball).
- Aundre Hyatt leads his team in both points (11.0) and assists (1.3) per contest, and also averages 4.6 rebounds. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Derek Simpson puts up a team-high 3.1 assists per game. He is also posting 9.1 points and 3.2 rebounds, shooting 32.1% from the field.
- Jamichael Davis is averaging 5.6 points, 2.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds per contest.
- Noah Fernandes puts up 6.3 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Defensively, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
Michigan Impact Players
- Nkamhoua is posting a team-leading 7.1 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 14.8 points and 2.7 assists, making 51.2% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.0 triples per contest.
- Tarris Reed Jr. leads the Wolverines in rebounding (7.1 per game), and produces 9.0 points and 0.6 assists. He also delivers 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocked shots.
- Terrance Williams II is putting up 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, making 44.2% of his shots from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 treys per game.
- Nimari Burnett is putting up 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, making 41.4% of his shots from the floor and 36.2% from beyond the arc, with 1.7 treys per contest.
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