The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) take on the Michigan Wolverines (3-0) Saturday in Ann Arbor. Kickoff at the Big House is set for noon ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we look at Rutgers vs. Michigan odds from BetMGM Sportsbook. : SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.
The Wolverines are coming off a 31-6 victory over Bowling Green, but failed to cover the 40.5 spread and the game was much closer than anticipated. At least in the 1st half which ended with Michigan ahead 14-6. The Wolverines outscored the Falcons 17-0 in the 2nd half.
Rutgers has had an impressive season so far and is coming off a 35-16 win over Virginia Tech as 6.5-point favorites. Rutgers is averaging 31.7 points per game to rank 57th of 133 teams. Its defense is ranked 7th in the nation allowing just 10 PPG.
Michigan, the No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, has the nation’s top-ranked defense at 5.3 PPG (16 total points in 3 games).