Michigan State, ranked No. 7 nationally, is set to face Rutgers in a Big Ten matchup at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey, on January 27 at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Spartans, who are on a six-game winning streak and coming off a dominant 91-48 victory over Maryland, hold an 18-2 overall record and are 8-1 in conference play. They are favorites by 14.5 points, with an over/under set at 136.5, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Michigan State leads the all-time series 14-3, including a 13-3 record since Rutgers joined the Big Ten, and recently won their last two meetings. The team features key players such as Jeremy Fears Jr., who leads with 13.4 points and 8.9 assists per game, and Jaxon Kohler, averaging 13.2 points and 9.6 rebounds. The Spartans excel in defense, ranking No. 5 nationally in scoring defense (62.8 ppg) and No. 1 in defensive efficiency per KenPom. They also rank highly in rebound margin and fast break points. Rutgers, with a 9-11 record and 2-7 in the Big Ten, has lost three straight games and is currently struggling. They are led by junior guard Tariq Francis, who averages 15.9 points per game. The Scarlet Knights have a roster with 10 new players, including seven freshmen, and have had recent home wins over Oregon and Northwestern. The SportsLine projection model predicts the game will go over the total points (136.5) with a projected combined score of 142 points, favoring the over in 65% of simulations. The model also indicates a nearly 60% chance that Michigan State will cover the spread of 14.5 points. The prediction suggests a strong performance from Michigan State, with multiple players expected to score in double figures, and a likely victory based on simulations. Fans can watch the game on FS1, listen on the Spartan Media Network, or stream via Fubo. Betting advice and predictions are available from SportsLine, which has a strong track record of successful college basketball predictions, including a 10-1 run on over/under picks and a 6-0 streak on side predictions.