Rebooted Rutgers Soaring Against the Spread, Set to Rattle Michigan
Anticipated Highlights: Michigan against Rutgers on Thursday Night College Basketball Action
Sin City, NV - The dynamic freshmen duo of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are gearing up for a road encounter on Thursday night against the #15 Michigan Wolverines. A 11.5-point spread has been set in favor of the Wolverines, but let's dive into the reasons this large of a spread may not hold water.
Bear in mind, sportsbooks have shown stark favoritism towards Michigan, however, with both teams headed in contrasting directions against the spread in their recent games, it may smack of overkill.
Rutgers vs. Michigan
- Spread: Michigan -11.5
- Total: 154
Rutgers Skyrockets ATS with Harper Back in Lineup
Michigan, boasting a mere handful of dominant victories, isn't deserving of an 11.5-point advantage given their recent games. In their last eight wins, not a single victory has come by double digits, with their narrowest win being against Rutgers themselves.
Conversely, Rutgers has risen to the occasion for bettors in their last 12 games, covering in a remarkable nine of those games against the spread. In their 12 outings, they've consistently triumphed against a +11.5-point line, covering in an impressive 11 of those instances.
One crucial factor to keep in mind is the return of spectacular freshman, Dylan Harper, after an ankle injury kept him benched for two games. In the six games Harper has been back in action, the team's outright record stands at 3-3, while they've excelled against an 11.5-point spread, nailing it 5 times out of six.
The Rutgers offense has also blossomed during this stretch, averaging 79.5 points, while Michigan's offense has taken a nosedive, losing nearly nine points over their last six games, trimming their average down to a mere 70.3 points. Rutgers' abundance of momentum and commendable record backing them gives us a green light to trust them with this massive spread.
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- Despite Michigan's recent wins, a 10.5-point spread in favor of the Wolverines might be excessive, as they haven't won a game by double digits in their last eight victories.
- On the contrary, Rutgers has performed exceptionally well against the spread in their last 12 games, covering in nine of those.
- The recovery of standout freshman, Dylan Harper, after an ankle injury, has significantly contributed to Rutgers' success against a spread of +11.5, having covered it 5 times in 6 games since his comeback.
- The Rutgers offense has been more dynamic since Harper's return, averaging 79.5 points, while Michigan's offense has seen a decline, dropping nearly nine points in their last six games.
- Given Rutgers' impressive record and momentum, we find it advisable to consider betting on them, despite the substantial spread.
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