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Big Ten Showdown: Penn State Nittany Lions to Take on Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Highly Anticipated Matchup

The upcoming Big Ten showdown between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is set to take place on Tuesday evening. The Nittany Lions are coming off a strong home win against Purdue, while the Scarlet Knights suffered a defeat on the road against Ohio State. Penn State will be looking to extend their winning streak with a road win against Rutgers, who are currently the betting favorite with a -1.5 spread that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the Penn State vs. Rutgers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nittany Lions +100 | Scarlet Knights +100
• Spread: Nittany Lions +1.5 (-110) | Scarlet Knights -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 158 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Rutgers will win straight-up is 50%.

Penn St. vs Rutgers Stats

Penn St. Nittany Lions

The Penn State Nittany Lions are heading into their second conference game with momentum, having only suffered one defeat all season against a strong Clemson squad. They bounced back with a convincing home win against #8 Purdue, covering the spread in two of their past five games. Ace Baldwin Jr. and Yanic Konan Niederhauser have been standouts for the team, while Zach Hicks and Nick Kern Jr. have also made significant contributions. With a power ranking of 32, the Nittany Lions rank 6th in offense and 107th in defense. They have been successful offensively, shooting well from the field and at the free-throw line, and demonstrating strong three-point shooting. Defensively, they have been solid in limiting opponents' field goal percentage but struggle with three-point defense. Overall, Penn State is performing well this season and could potentially climb in the AP Top 25 rankings.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Analysis

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are currently on a losing streak after starting the season with a 4-0 record. Despite recent losses against tough competition like Alabama, Texas A&M, and Ohio State, there have been standout performances from players like Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. Harper is averaging 23.1 points per game, while Bailey is scoring 17.9 points and grabbing 6 rebounds per game. The team is ranked 74th in the country and has a 4-0 record at home. They are scoring an average of 79.8 points per game and conceding 75.7 points per game. Rutgers has a power ranking of 228 with a #74 ranking for offense and #268 for defense. They will face off against Penn State next, a team they have a 5-4 overall record against.

Penn State Nittany Lions Dominating While Rutgers Struggles

The Penn State Nittany Lions are currently demonstrating a high level of confidence, having secured victories in eight out of their nine games this season. Notable wins include triumphs over Virginia Tech and an impressive victory over #8 Purdue. In contrast, Rutgers is facing challenges as they have experienced defeat in four of their last five games.

Penn State's offensive performance has been particularly notable, as they are averaging 116.5 points per 100 possessions, placing them 25th in the nation. In comparison, Rutgers is averaging only 112 points per 100 possessions. Additionally, Penn State's defensive capabilities are evident, as they are conceding 4.1 fewer points per 100 possessions than Rutgers. With Rutgers ranked 232nd in field goal defense, they may struggle to contain Penn State's formidable offensive lineup.

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