Rutgers at Michigan State

Rutgers has won four of seven leaning on its great defense, second in the Big 10 in points given up (63.7 per game) and field goal shooting allowed (.388%). They're also fourth at defending beyond the arc and third in turnover margin. Rutgers won at Seton Hall (70-63) as a +3.5 dog and comes off a win over Indiana, 66-57. Michigan State limps home from a lousy two-game trip. They lost at Illinois, 71-68, and at Northwestern, 88-74, as a favorite. They're 11th in the 14-team Big 10 from the free-throw line (70%). Michigan State is just 1-4 straight up in conference play with the wagering value on the visitors to win the game. Play Rutgers on the moneyline.