Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 27

Updated Jan. 27, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-11, 2-7 Big Ten) aim to end a three-game losing streak when they host the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (18-2, 8-1 Big Ten) at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Jersey Mike's Arena. The contest airs on FS1.

The Spartans are a double-digit favorite against the Scarlet Knights when the Spartans and the Scarlet Knights square off. The Spartans are favored by 14.5 points. The game's over/under is set at 138.5.

Keep scrolling to get all the information ahead of wagering on the Michigan State-Rutgers matchup.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Spartans vs Scarlet Knights Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Spartans	-14.5	-110	-110	138.5	-110	-110	-1471	+853

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-14.5)
Pick OU: Over (138.5)
Prediction: Michigan State 81, Rutgers 62

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Spartans 76, Scarlet Knights 62.
The Spartans have a 93.6% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Scarlet Knights have a 10.5% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has covered 12 times in 20 games with a spread this season.
Rutgers has won eight games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 12 times.
Michigan State has an ATS record of 3-5 when playing as at least 14.5-point favorites this season.
Rutgers has covered the spread twice when an underdog by 14.5 points or more this season (in five opportunities).

Key Total Facts

A total of 13 times so far this season, the Spartans and their opponent have combined to score more than 138.5 points.
There have been 13 Scarlet Knights games this year with more than 138.5 points scored.
The Spartans and Scarlet Knights combine to average 148.8 points per contest, which is 10.3 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has been favored on the moneyline a total of 17 times this season, and it has won each of those games.
This season, Rutgers has won three out of the 13 games, or 23.1%, in which it has been the underdog.
Michigan State has won all eight games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1471 or shorter.
Rutgers has not won as an underdog of +853 or more on the moneyline this season in five games with those odds or longer.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers: Recent Results

Spartans vs Scarlet Knights Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/25/2025	Spartans	-6.5	152.5	-302	+245	81-74 MST

Michigan State vs. Rutgers: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Rutgers
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	79.1 (127)	69.7 (319)
Points Allowed (Rank)	62.8 (5)	74.5 (208)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.5 (34)	10.7 (68)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.6 (206)	6.5 (302)
Assists (Rank)	18.9 (11)	10.7 (352)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (176)	10.6 (117)

Michigan State 2025-26 Key Players

Spartans Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jeremy Fears Jr.	20	13.4	2.6	8.8	1.2	0.1	0.8
Jaxon Kohler	20	13.2	9.6	1.3	0.7	0.9	1.7
Coen Carr	20	11.4	5.1	1.5	0.6	1	0.6
Carson Cooper	20	10.7	7.1	1.5	0.8	1.1	0.1
Kur Teng	20	7.3	2.1	1	0.4	0.1	1.5

Rutgers 2025-26 Key Players

Scarlet Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tariq Francis	20	15.9	2.3	2.3	1	0	1.3
Dylan Grant	20	11.1	4.6	0.4	0.5	0.3	0.9
Darren Buchanan Jr.	20	8.2	3.4	1.4	0.7	0.3	0.5
Jamichael Davis	20	7.6	2.9	2.6	1.1	0.3	1.1
Harun Zrno	20	6.2	1.4	0.5	0.4	0	1.4