Michigan-Rutgers Prediction, Odds and Picks: College Football Week 9 Showdown
Saturday’s Big Ten matchup
The Michigan Wolverines face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday in a Big Ten matchup during Week 9 of the college football season. The game is scheduled to air on Big Ten Network.
The matchup comes as Michigan sits at 1-3 in Big Ten play. The last time the Wolverines had that conference record during a full season was 2014, when they finished 5-7.
Contrasting defensive numbers
Rutgers allows 33.3 points per game, the most in the conference. Michigan’s defense gives up 15.7 points per game, the fewest. The report also notes that Michigan was 1-3 in conference play during the shortened 2020 season, alongside its 2014 mark.
Odds and betting disclosure
The odds for Michigan versus Rutgers were listed at FanDuel Sportsbook as of Oct. 31. No specific betting lines or picks are provided in the report. FOX Sports says it may receive compensation if readers sign up with or place a wager through legal sports betting partners.
Key points
- Michigan and Rutgers meet Saturday in a Week 9 game airing on Big Ten Network.
- Rutgers allows a conference-high 33.3 points per game; Michigan allows a conference-low 15.7.
- Michigan was 1-3 in Big Ten play, a mark it also reached during the shortened 2020 season.
- FanDuel Sportsbook odds were referenced as of Oct. 31, but specific lines were not included.