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

Published Jan. 26, 2026 3:28 p.m. ET

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

The Spartans take the court as double-digit favorites against the Scarlet Knights. The Spartans are favored by 14.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 136.5.

Keep reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the Michigan State-Rutgers contest.

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	136.5	-110	-110	-1493	+855

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction

Pick ATS: Michigan State (-14.5)
Pick OU: Over (136.5)
Prediction: Michigan State 81, Rutgers 62

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Spartans 76, Scarlet Knights 61.
The Spartans have a 93.7% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Scarlet Knights sit with a 10.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Michigan State has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover eight times.
Rutgers has won eight games against the spread this year, while failing to cover 12 times.
When playing as at least 14.5-point favorites this season, Michigan State has an ATS record of 3-5.
Rutgers has been an underdog by 14.5 points or more five times this year, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.

Key Total Facts

The Spartans games have had more than 136.5 points scored on 13 occasions this season.
There have been 13 Scarlet Knights games this season with more than 136.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 136.5 points, 12.3 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Michigan State has won all 17 games when favored on the moneyline this season.
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 -1493 or shorter.
Rutgers has not won as an underdog of +855 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 (301)
Assists (Rank)	18.9 (11)	10.7 (352)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (175)	10.6 (118)

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	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	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	0.0	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	0.0	1.4