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Big Ten rivals will do battle when the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (8-0) face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4) at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Michigan vs. Rutgers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 26 points, with oddsmakers listing Michigan as the favorites.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 45 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Michigan vs. Rutgers Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
- Stadium: SHI Stadium
Betting Preview
Michigan
Michigan has been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking 22nd-best in total offense (469.8 yards per game) and third-best in total defense (250.3 yards allowed per game). Michigan has been firing on all cylinders this season, as they rank eighth-best in scoring offense (41.0 points per game) and third-best in scoring defense (11.5 points allowed per game). Michigan sports the 83rd-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (223.8 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with only 170.5 passing yards allowed per game. Michigan has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, ranking fifth-best in rushing offense (246.0 rushing yards per game) and third-best in rushing defense (79.8 rushing yards allowed per game). Michigan has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (10th-best with a 50.5% third-down percentage) and third-down defense (12th-best with a 29.9% third-down conversion rate allowed) this season. Michigan ranks 43rd in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (109th in the FBS) while committing five (third in the FBS).
Rutgers
Rutgers ranks 11th-worst in total yards per game on offense (304.1), but at least it has been dominating on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in total yards surrendered per contest (291.0). Rutgers’ offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up 20.1 points per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 43rd with 22.5 points allowed per contest. While Rutgers’ pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 12th-worst with 155.4 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 16th-best with just 182.9 passing yards allowed per contest. Rutgers ranks 69th in the FBS with 148.8 rushing yards per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 18th-best by giving up just 108.1 rushing yards per contest. Rutgers’ offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS with a 29.7% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 35.5% third-down rate (43rd-ranked). At -2, Rutgers has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 11 forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (78th in the FBS).
Michigan vs. Rutgers Betting Analysis
Michigan Betting Insights
Michigan is 4-4-0 against the spread this season. Michigan has an ATS record of 2-1 when playing as at least 26-point favorites. Games involving Michigan have hit the over once this season. The Wolverines have been favored on the moneyline a total of seven times this season, and they’ve won each of those games. The Wolverines have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of or shorter.
Scarlet Knights Betting Insights
Rutgers is 5-3-0 against the spread this season. Rutgers has a perfect 1-0 ATS record when playing as at least 26-point underdogs. Rutgers games have gone over the total three times this year. The Scarlet Knights have won one of the four games they’ve played as underdogs this season. The Scarlet Knights have a record of 1-4 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least on the moneyline.
Michigan vs. Rutgers Against The Spread & Betting Records
Michigan
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.0 | 59.4 | 49.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 41.8 | 44.5 | 33.5 |
| ATS Record | 4-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 1-6-1 | 1-4-1 | 0-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 7-0 | 5-0 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Scarlet Knights
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.0 | 46.9 | 47.1 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.6 | 31.5 | 33.8 |
| ATS Record | 5-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-5-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-3 | 0-2 | 1-1 |
Players to Watch
Michigan
- Junior Colson has played eight games, delivering 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 57 tackles for the Wolverines.
- With 16 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in eight games, Mike Morris has been a big piece of the Wolverines’ defense in 2022.
- The Wolverines’ defense has been helped by the play of Rod Moore, who has suited up for eight games and delivered three interceptions to go along with 29 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
- Michael Barrett has been a significant piece of the Wolverines’ defense in 2022, with 31 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in eight games.
Scarlet Knights
- Christian Izien has collected 37 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in eight games for the Scarlet Knights.
- Tyreem Powell has collected 31 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and four sacks in eight games for the Scarlet Knights.
- Deion Jennings has compiled 4.0 TFL and 44 tackles in eight games for the Scarlet Knights.
- Aaron Lewis has compiled 24 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack In eight games for the Scarlet Knights.
Michigan vs. Rutgers Predictions and Pick
Michigan vs. Rutgers betting card
- Pick ATS:
Scarlet Knights (+26)
Pick OU:
Over (45)
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Our pick to win this matchup is Michigan, and we predict that Rutgers will cover the spread (Michigan -26). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 45 points.