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Who would have thought Rutgers would have the top home-court edge in the country? The Scarlet Knights are a nation-best 17-0 on their home floor. In another odd twist, they have gone from a nice story to a legit Big 10 contender, while perennial power Michigan is hanging squarely on the bubble. The Wolverines are 7-7 in conference play following a blowout win over Indiana in their most complete Big 10 performance this season. Their season-ending stretch includes visits to Purdue and Ohio State. In other words, this is a proverbial must-win if Michigan wants to see its name called on Selection Sunday.
One of Rutgers' eight losses - all of which were away from home - occurred against Michigan at the beginning of the month. It was a matchup that featured odd stat differentials, with the Scarlet Knights attempting 36 more shots. Something has to give in this one as Rutgers is 17-0 at home this season and Michigan is 12-0 in the all-time series. Grab the Wolverines as their limited rotation benefits them in a way similar to the matchup 18 days ago.
Michigan has looked revived, winning and covering five of its last six games - including each of the last three. Two of those were on the road against the Big Ten’s worst home edge at Northwestern and Nebraska. Michigan has beaten Rutgers all seven times since they moved into the conference, but the Scarlet Knights' home-court advantage breaks the streak tonight. They’re 17-0 straight-up and 11-4-1 ATS at home. I’m on Rutgers.