Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 6

Michigan head coach Dusty May directs his team against Texas A&M during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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  • Michigan is a -25.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Rutgers / Michigan TV channel: BTN

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights visit Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Ann Arbor, MI.

Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -25.5 (-110).

The Rutgers vs. Michigan Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Rutgers vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rutgers+25.5 -110O 148.5 -1152800
Michigan -25.5 -110U 148.5 -105-10000

Rutgers vs Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts will win this college basketball game with confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts will cover the spread with confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.14 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 games at home (+14.90 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+9.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -36.04% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.35 Units / -11.81% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan has a 4-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 7-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.35 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Over for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (49/122) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (622 points/538 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers has averaged 1.19 points per shot (5,080 points/4,260 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (49/122) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (622 points/538 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers had a TS% of 41% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rutgers has averaged 1.19 points per shot (5,080 points/4,260 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30


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