Michigan vs Rutgers Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2025

The Michigan Wolverines will be back on the road Saturday with the game in New Jersey against Rutgers. Michigan has fifteen wins through 20 games played after winning three of the last five following a four point home victory against Penn State. The Michigan offense has carried the team this season averaging 83.2 points on 49.9% shooting from the floor. Defensively Michigan has allowed 70.7 points per game overall this season after giving up 72 points in their last outing. Stay in the action with our College Basketball Picks.

Defensively Michigan did just enough in their last outing giving up 72 points on 49% shooting from the floor. The Wolverines pulled in only 26 rebounds but forced 18 turnovers in the win. Offensively Michigan was lights out pouring in 76 points on 48.4% shoot for the floor and knocked down 12 triples in the game. Tre Donaldson led the way for the Michigan offense with 21 points on 13 shots.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights come into Saturday one game above .500 on the year through 21 games played after a 7 point road victory against Northwestern in their last outing. Offensively Rutgers has scored them all well this season averaging 76.6 points on 45% shooting from the floor. Defensively Rutgers has had some issues giving up 75 points per game overall but allowed just 72 in their win last game.

Defensively Rutgers was the better team in their last game holding Northwestern to 42.4% shooting from the floor. The Scarlet Knights pulled in 26 rebounds and forced 10 turnovers in the game. Offensively Rutgers made 57.1% of their shots and knocked down 8 long balls in the win. Ace Bailey carried the load for the Rutgers offense last time out with 37 points on 20 shots.

Despite the recent issues Michigan is the better team in this game and will get it done on Saturday. Take the Wolverines to do the work on the road against a good Rutgers team. Michigan will continue their winning ways with a road win and cover Saturday. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win and cover 75-67.