The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-11, 2-7 Big Ten) will attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they host the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (18-2, 8-1 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Jersey Mike’s Arena as big, 14.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup has a point total of 138.5.
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Michigan State vs. Rutgers betting lines
- Michigan State moneyline odds to win: -1471
- Rutgers moneyline odds to win: +853
- Spread: Michigan State (-14.5)
- Total: 138.5
Michigan State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Michigan State has performed worse when playing at home, covering six times in 12 home games, and three times in four road games.
- The Spartans have gone over the over/under in three of 12 home games (25%). They’ve fared the same in road games, eclipsing the total in one of four matchups (25%).
- In 11 home games as a moneyline favorite, Michigan State has 11 wins (1.000). It sports the same winning percentage (3-0 record) as a moneyline favorite away from home.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Spartans have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 81.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 79.1 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Michigan State’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (63.4) is 0.6 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (62.8).
- The Spartans’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 36.0% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 7.6 makes and 35.8%.
Michigan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 14.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 10-7-0; As Underdog: 2-1-0)
- O-U-P: 5-15-0 (Home: 3-9-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-0 (Home: 11-0; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (52nd in nation) | 38.8 (11th) | 38.4 (ninth) | 25.0 (first) | 18.9 (11th) | 11.3 (176th) |
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Rutgers statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Rutgers’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (4-8-0). On the road, it is .400 (2-3-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Scarlet Knights’ games have finished above the over/under at home (58.3%, seven of 12) compared to on the road (60%, three of five).
- The Scarlet Knights’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .400 (2-3), and away it is .000 (0-5).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Scarlet Knights are posting 69.5 points per contest, 0.2 fewer points than their season average (69.7).
- Rutgers has played worse defensively in its previous 10 games, giving up 76.7 points per contest, 2.2 more points than its season average of 74.5.
- The Scarlet Knights are sinking 6.2 three-pointers per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (6.5). Additionally, they own a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (29.5%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (31.9%).
Rutgers betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-12-0 (Home: 4-8-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 14.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 11-9-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-10 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.7 (342nd in nation) | 44.8 (239th) | 32.2 (201st) | 31.5 (205th) | 10.7 (352nd) | 10.6 (117th) |
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