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Sat 31 Oct 2026, 12:30 PM ET
Michigan Wolverines
VS
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 40 markets for Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights and backs Over 44.5 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $182.

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Game markets graded
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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Over 44.5 total points
Over 44.5 Total Points
You bet$10 If it wins$18.20Best price-122
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win49.3%
The price says49.8%

The model graded 40 markets for Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $182 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 31 Oct 2026, 12:30 PM ET.

This game's bets

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Total Points Over 44.5 Lean49% chance -122
Total Points Members only Lean49% chance Members
Spread Members only Lean48% chance Members
Moneyline Members only Lean52% chance Members
Receptions × 4 props Highup to 99% Members
Passing TDs × 2 props Highup to 100% Members
Completions × 1 prop Highup to 96% Members
Rush Attempts × 4 props Highup to 81% Members
Rushing Yards × 4 props Highup to 72% Members
Receiving Yards × 7 props Highup to 64% Members
Passing Yards × 2 props Leanup to 58% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Michigan Wolverines and Rutgers Scarlet Knights last met on Sat 31 Oct 2026: Michigan Wolverines won 28-21. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Michigan Wolverines

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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PlayerTeamStat
JJ Buchanan Michigan Receptions
Jourdin Houston Rutgers Receptions
Tommy Carr Michigan Passing TDs
Tommy Carr Michigan Completions
Antwan Raymond Rutgers Rush Attempts

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Michigan Wolverines @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights — what the model found

Our model graded 40 betting markets for Michigan Wolverines at Rutgers Scarlet Knights — 16 on the game itself and 24 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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Game markets graded
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Player bets graded

The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 40 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Michigan Wolverines @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights — model preview

Rutgers Scarlet Knights v Michigan Wolverines, 31 October 2026. Top of the list: Over 45 Total Points. Our model likes 4 bets in this game.

On Saturday 31 October 2026, Rutgers Scarlet Knights play Michigan Wolverines in college football. Our model likes 4 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 45 Total Points, priced at -108 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Over 45 Total Points (-108)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Saturday 31 October 2026, Rutgers Scarlet Knights host Michigan Wolverines in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 45 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 45 points between them. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. That price was showing at LowVig. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Wolverines vs Knights, or as Knights vs Wolverines. The most recent game between them was Saturday 31 October 2026. The model has generated 16 game picks and 24 player props for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 31 Oct 2026Michigan Wolverines beat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28-21 on the road

Michigan Wolverines: last 5 results

  1. 14 Nov 2026Lostat Oregon Ducks 7-31
  2. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs Michigan State Spartans 6-15
  3. 31 Oct 2026Wonat Rutgers Scarlet Knights 28-21
  4. 24 Oct 2026Lostvs Indiana Hoosiers 6-13
  5. 17 Oct 2026Wonvs Penn State Nittany Lions 21-18

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: last 5 results

  1. 14 Nov 2026Lostvs Nebraska Cornhuskers 0-31
  2. 7 Nov 2026Lostat Wisconsin Badgers 10-31
  3. 31 Oct 2026Lostvs Michigan Wolverines 21-28
  4. 24 Oct 2026Lostat Northwestern Wildcats 14-42
  5. 17 Oct 2026Wonat Maryland Terrapins 37-30

Quick answers

Who won the last Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan Wolverines game? Michigan Wolverines won their last meeting 28-21 on 31 October 2026.

How have Michigan Wolverines and Rutgers Scarlet Knights done lately? Michigan Wolverines won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold. Rutgers Scarlet Knights won 1 and lost 4 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights: the season so far

From every final score this season

Michigan Wolverines are 5-5 this season and Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-8. Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 1-5 at home. Michigan Wolverines are 1-2 on the road. Rutgers Scarlet Knights score 23.2 points a game and let in 32.3. Michigan Wolverines score 18.3 and let in 17.7. Rutgers Scarlet Knights games have averaged 56 points in total; Michigan Wolverines games have averaged 36.0. Rutgers Scarlet Knights have lost their last 4.

SeasonMichigan WolverinesRutgers Scarlet Knights
Won-lost5-52-8
At home4-31-5
On the road1-21-3
Points scored a game18.323.2
Points let in a game17.732.3
Points scored at home19.125.0
Points scored away16.320.5
Against winning sides3-40-5
Current runLost 2Lost 4
Biggest win52-17 vs UTEP Miners58-7 vs Howard Bison
Heaviest loss31-7 at Oregon Ducks47-15 vs Indiana Hoosiers

Teams they have both played

  • Against Indiana Hoosiers: Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost 15-47 at home; Michigan Wolverines lost 6-13 at home.

Quick answers

How are Rutgers Scarlet Knights doing this season? Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-8 this season: 1-5 at home and 1-3 on the road.

How many points do Michigan Wolverines score a game? Michigan Wolverines score 18.3 points a game this season and let in 17.7, across 10 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

Michigan Wolverines vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Michigan Wolverines 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sat 31 Oct 2026, Michigan Wolverines at Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Michigan Wolverines won 28-21.

DateGameScoreWinner
31 Oct 2026Michigan Wolverines @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights21–28Michigan Wolverines
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