The Michigan State Spartans (14-8, 6-5 Big Ten) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-7, 7-4) Saturday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is set for noon ET (FOX).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan State vs. Rutgers'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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This will be the second and final battle between the conference foes. Michigan State won and covered the first meeting 70-57 at home, closing as a 3-point home favorite.
The Spartans have failed to cover in 3-straight games yet are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10. They are 11-11 ATS on the season. Michigan State is coming off a 77-61 road loss to Purdue Sunday, closing as an 8-point road underdog.