Top Pick for Michigan's Basketball Clash with Rutgers on Thursday Night
Laid-Back Perspective:
It's gonna be a thrilling fight when the young guns of Rutgers, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, square off against the Wolverines of Michigan! The sportsbooks have given Michigan an 11.5-point edge on paper, yet it seems like a vast overestimation, especially considering their closely fought games against Rutgers.
Rutgers vs. Michigan Showdown
- Spread: Michigan -11.5
- Total: 154
Favoritism Unwarranted, Rutgers Soaring ATS
Let's be real, Michigan hasn't exactly dominated their opponents in their last eight wins, with none of those victories having a double-digit margin. Even their narrow 3-point win over Rutgers speaks volumes about their performance.
Contrarily, Rutgers has been a bettor's dream in their last 12 games, covering the spread in nine of those games. And when it comes to a +11.5-point spread, it's impressive that they've covered in 11 out of 12 games.
Star freshman, Dylan Harper's return to the lineup after an ankle injury is crucial here. Since his return, Rutgers has scored wins in three outings and covered in five games against a +11.5-point spread.
Moreover, when it comes to points scored, Rutgers has raised the bar in their last six games, averaging 79.5 points, while Michigan's offensive output has slimmed down significantly, averaging just 70.3 points in their last six games. All things considered, Rutgers should be a safe pick with this high spread.
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- In light of Rutgers' impressive record in sports betting and their recent form, some betting sites might find the odds for Michigan's 11.5-point edge in the Rutgers vs. Michigan game to be unwarranted.
- Despite Michigan's recent wins, the close games between the two teams suggest that the legal sports betting odds of a high margin of victory might not be accurate for this NCAA-basketball matchup.
- As the Rutgers vs. Michigan showdown approaches, many sports bettors are considering the Scarlet Knights, with their impressive scoring average and strong performance against the spread, as a promising pick in NCAA-basketball betting sites, even with the significant spread.
