Michigan State vs. Rutgers odds, prediction: 2026 Big Ten men's college basketball picks from proven model

The seventh-ranked Michigan State Spartans look to stay hot when they battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Tuesday night. Michigan State is coming off a 91-48 win over Maryland on Saturday, while Rutgers dropped an 82-59 decision to Indiana on Friday. The Spartans (18-2, 8-1 Big Ten), who have won six in a row, are 3-1 on the road this season. The Scarlet Knights (9-11, 2-7 Big Ten), who have lost three consecutive games, are 8-4 on their home floor.

Tip-off from Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, N.J., is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Michigan State leads the all-time series 14-3, including a 13-3 edge since Rutgers joined the Big Ten. Michigan State is a 14.5-point favorite in the latest Michigan State vs. Rutgers odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 136.5. 

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The model has simulated Michigan State vs. Rutgers 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Over, and it also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time!

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