Rutgers at Michigan State 2/20/19 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to travel to the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan for a Big Ten clash against the Michigan State Spartans. Rutgers sits towards the bottom of the Big Ten with a 5-10 record, and they will be looking to avoid a losing streak after dropping their recent home matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes, 71-69. Ron Harper Jr. led the way for the Scarlet Knights with 16 points as he connected on 4 of his 7 three-point attempts. Eugene Omoruyi was able to record a double-double as he pitched in 12 points and 11 rebounds.

The Michigan State Spartans come into this matchup tied for 1st place in the Big Ten with a 12-3 record, and they will be looking to expand their win streak to 3-games after beating the Ohio State Buckeyes at home Sunday, 62-44. Matt McQuaid had a solid shooting day as he connected on 4 of his 6 three-point attempts for a team-high 14 points. Kenny Goins was able to record a double-double for the Spartans with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Eugene Omoruyi is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as the junior forward is averaging 13.8 PPG and 7.5 RPG. Geo Baker is leading the Scarlet Knights in assists as he is averaging 4 APG, but he is also one of the top scoring options for Steve Pikiell as he is averaging 13 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 41.4% from the field this season while connecting on 31.5% of their 3-point attempts.

Cassius Winston is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Michigan State Spartans as the junior guard comes into this matchup averaging 18.5 PPG and 7.4 RPG. Kenny Goins is the leading rebounder for the Spartans as he is averaging 8.9 RPG, and he is also one of the top defenders for Tom Izzo and company as he averages 1.5 blocks per game. The Michigan State Spartans are shooting 48.9% from the field this season while connecting on 38.6% of their 3-point attempts.