The Scarlet Knights seem soft, but they're tough as nails! The RAC will be rocking on Saturday, putting Michigan in hostile territory for the first time since it was rocked 91-64 at Purdue. The Knights might seem a bit chippy at times because they are fighting to escape from the Big Ten's basement, and with two superstar freshmen, they must be urgent to have a shot at making the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue put a hurting on Michigan and it seems that the Wolverines aren't as elite as once thought. They won't struggle in this game, but Rutgers is better than some assume. I won't fall for that trap, though, as I'm a New Jersey native who once nearly became a Rutgers student. There are better teams out there, but the Knights have some talent and upside. It won't be hard for them to cover the spread in one of their marquee home games of the season. Bet on RU +5.5 or better!