NEWSLETTER
Big Ten play on Thursday will see the the Michigan Wolverines (17-14, 11-9 Big Ten) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (18-13, 10-10 Big Ten) at United Center, tipping off at 12:00 PM ET.
In its most recent game, Michigan lost to Indiana on Sunday, 75-73 in OT. Its top scorer was Hunter Dickinson with 24 points. Rutgers dropped its most recent game to Northwestern, 65-53, on Sunday. Clifford Omoruyi starred with 14 points, and also had six boards and zero assists.
When is Michigan vs. Rutgers and when does it start?
This matchup between the Wolverines and Scarlet Knights will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You should expect the opening tip at 12:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Michigan vs. Rutgers
The Wolverines and Scarlet Knights will hit the floor at United Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BTN.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Game Preview
Michigan Stats, Odds & Insights
Michigan outscores opponents by 4.2 points per game (scoring 73.8 per game to rank 127th in college basketball while giving up 69.6 per outing to rank 160th in college basketball) and has a +130 scoring differential overall.
The Wolverines are averaging 73.8 points, 13.4 more than the Scarlet Knights concede.
Michigan connects on 1.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 7.7 (148th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.6.
At home, the Wolverines are putting up 6.7 more points per game (75.8) than they are when playing on the road (69.1).
On offense, Michigan has picked up its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 74.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 73.8 it has racked up over the course of this season.
Rutgers Stats, Odds & Insights
Rutgers puts up 68.2 points per game (271st in college basketball) while allowing 60.4 per contest (seventh in college basketball). It has a +242 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 7.8 points per game.
The Scarlet Knights average 68.2 points, only 1.4 fewer than the Wolverines give up.
Rutgers connects on 5.7 three-pointers per game (333rd in college basketball), 1.5 fewer than its opponents.
The Scarlet Knights are putting up more points at home (71.1 per game) than on the road (64.3).
In its past 10 games, Rutgers is putting up 63.2 points per game, compared to its season average of 68.2.
Wolverines Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Dickinson | 31 | 18.2 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Jett Howard | 28 | 14.5 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
| Kobe Bufkin | 31 | 13.9 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Dug McDaniel | 31 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Jaelin Llewellyn | 8 | 7.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
Scarlet Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Omoruyi | 31 | 13.5 | 9.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.1 |
| Cam Spencer | 31 | 12.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| Aundre Hyatt | 31 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Caleb McConnell | 25 | 9.2 | 5.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Paul Mulcahy | 27 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
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