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Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends

Updated:Jan 27, 2026 1:20 AM EST

The upcoming matchup on January 27, 2026, features the Michigan State Spartans visiting the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, NJ. This Big Ten basketball showdown promises to deliver exciting action as both teams look to assert dominance in the 2025-26 NCAAB season. Michigan State enters the game favored by 15 points with the best spread odds at -105 at BetOnline, while Rutgers is the underdog at +15 with odds of -115. The total points line is set at 137, with the OVER favored at -110.

Michigan State boasts a potent offense, averaging 79.1 points per game with a solid 47.9% field goal percentage and an impressive 35.8% from beyond the arc. Their defensive rating of 93.68 reflects strong defensive play, allowing only 66.92 points per game. In contrast, Rutgers averages 69.7 points per game with a 40.7% shooting percentage and 31.9% from three-point range, but they allow a higher 110.11 defensive rating and 66.47 opponent points per game. These stats suggest Michigan State controls the pace and efficiency, a key factor for bettors considering the spread and total.

Key players for Michigan State likely to start include their top five contributors, expected to be healthy, enhancing their chances. Rutgers, while resilient, has struggled to cover spreads at home (6-8 ATS), as seen on our NCAAB standings page, which bettors should consider. The teams last met on January 25, 2025, when Michigan State won 81-74 at Madison Square Garden, a game that went over the total points line of 150.5, highlighting a competitive rivalry.

With the game airing on Fox Sports 1, fans and bettors can watch the action live. Using these betting trends and game insights, bettors can make informed wagers, especially focusing on Michigan State’s strong offensive stats and Rutgers’ defensive vulnerabilities. For the best odds, check BetOnline and explore our sportsbook reviews for optimal betting options. This game offers a compelling betting opportunity in the NCAAB regular season.

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ATS Records

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10-9-1 (169th)Against the Spread8-12 (308th)

3-1-1Home / Away6-8

18-2 (15th)Straight Up9-11 (257th)

4-1Home / Away9-5

+2.9Straight Up Units-5.6

+1.3Home / Away+0.4

5-15Over / Under9-10-1

1-4Home / Away5-8-1

TEAM MATCHUP

Michigan State

Rutgers

79.1Points69.7

28Field Goals Made23.4

58.5Field Goals Attempted57.6

47%Field Goal Percentage40%

7.63 Point Field Goals Made6.5

21.23 Point Field Goals Attempted20.3

35%3 Point Field Goal Percentage31%

15.5Free Throws Made16.5

21.3Free Throws Attempted22.6

72%Free Throw Percentage72%

38.4Rebounds32.2

11.5Offensive Rebounds10.7

26.9Defensive Rebounds21.6

18.9Assists10.7

11.4Turnovers10.6

5.9Steals6.2

4.6Blocks3.7

15.3Personal Fouls16.9

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Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/272:00 PM Alabama State 6-13 - +1 -115BetOnline
Texas Southern 5-13 - PK -107Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/272:00 PM Alabama A&M 10-9 - +2 -115BetOnline
Prairie View A&M 8-12 - -1½ -116Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/274:00 PM Northwestern State 6-13 - +14½ -105BetOnline
Stephen F. Austin 17-3 - -14½ -110Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/274:30 PM New Orleans 7-13 - +5 -115BetOnline
Nicholls State 8-12 - -4 -114Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/276:00 PM Wake Forest 11-9 100% +1½ -108Heritage
Pittsburgh 8-12 0% -1½ -107Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/276:30 PM #7Michigan State 18-2 50% -14½ -113Bookmaker
Rutgers 9-11 50% +15 -105BetOnline
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM #5Nebraska 20-0 50% +11 -120BetOnline
#3Michigan 18-1 50% -10 -110BetAnything
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM #17Virginia 16-3 100% -9½ -115Bookmaker
Notre Dame 11-9 0% +10 -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Syracuse 12-8 0% +11 -110Bovada
North Carolina State 14-6 100% -10½ -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Arizona State 11-9 - +9 -115Bovada
UCF 15-4 - -8½ -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Rhode Island 12-8 - +8½ -108Heritage
Dayton 14-6 - -8 -110Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Richmond 13-8 - +11½ -110BetAnything
Virginia Commonwealth 14-6 - -11 -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM #15Arkansas 15-5 100% -2½ -108Heritage
Oklahoma 11-9 0% +2½ -102Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Buffalo 13-7 0% +8 -108Heritage
Bowling Green 13-7 100% -8 -105Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Toledo 11-9 0% +12½ -105Bookmaker
Akron 16-4 100% -12½ -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Ohio 11-10 0% +8 -105Bovada
Kent State 15-5 100% -8 -102Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM Eastern Michigan 9-11 100% -3½ -108Heritage
Central Michigan 5-15 0% +4 -110Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM McNeese State 16-4 - -12 -110BetOnline
Southeastern Louisiana 6-14 - +12 -110BetOnline
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:00 PM East Texas A&M 8-12 - +7 -110BetOnline
Lamar 10-10 - -7 -108Bookmaker
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/277:30 PM Providence 9-11 100% +16½ -110BetAnything
#2Connecticut 19-1 0% -16 -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:00 PM George Washington 13-7 - +10½ -110BetOnline
#21Saint Louis 19-1 - -10 -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:00 PM Georgia Tech 11-9 0% +9½ -105BetOnline
Virginia Tech 15-6 100% -9½ -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:00 PM Western Michigan 8-12 100% -1½ -105BetOnline
Northern Illinois 6-13 0% +2 -115Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:00 PM Indiana State 9-11 0% +6 -107Bookmaker
Illinois-Chicago 11-10 100% -6 -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:00 PM Missouri 14-6 0% +11 -108Heritage
#23Alabama 13-6 100% -10½ -110BetOnline
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:00 PM Incarnate Word 9-11 - -1 -110BetOnline
Houston Christian 7-13 - +2 -110Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/278:30 PM Kansas State 10-10 0% +8 -105BetOnline
West Virginia 13-7 100% -8 -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/279:00 PM Saint Joseph's (PA) 12-8 - -3 -108Heritage
Loyola Chicago 5-16 - +3½ -110BetOnline
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/279:00 PM #12Purdue 17-3 0% -5 -108Heritage
Indiana 13-7 100% +5½ -105Bovada
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/279:00 PM Massachusetts 13-8 0% +9½ -108Heritage
#24Miami (OH) 20-0 100% -9½ -102BetOnline
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/279:00 PM Kentucky 14-6 67% +6½ -108Heritage
#18Vanderbilt 17-3 33% -6½ -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/279:30 PM Creighton 12-8 100% -2 -108Heritage
Marquette 7-14 0% +2½ -110BetAnything
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/2710:00 PM Boise State 12-8 100% -10½ -108Heritage
San Jose State 6-14 0% +10½ -108Heritage
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/2710:30 PM Grand Canyon 13-6 0% +4 -108Heritage
Nevada 14-6 100% -3½ -115BetOnline
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. TUE 01/2711:00 PM New Mexico 16-4 100% -4½ -108Heritage
UNLV 10-9 0% +5 -110BetAnything
Personalize your notifications and get updates on the teams, players or events you care about most. WED 01/287:00 PM Tennessee 13-6 - -
Georgia 16-4 - -

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Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends

ATS Records

Michigan State

Rutgers

TEAM MATCHUP

Michigan State

Rutgers

Recent Results

Michigan State

Rutgers

HEAD TO HEAD

Michigan State

Rutgers

Michigan State

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

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