Rutgers Scarlet Knights Favored in Showdown with Michigan State Spartans at SHI Stadium

Line movement since open

• Moneyline · Michigan St. Spartans+175 → +155Moved
• Moneyline · Rutgers Scarlet Knights-215 → -177Moved
• Spread · Michigan St. Spartans+5.5 (-110) → +4 (-110)Moved
• Spread · Rutgers Scarlet Knights-5.5 (-110) → -4 (-110)Moved
• Total · Over41.5 (-110) → 39 (-110)Moved
• Total · Under41.5 (-110) → 39 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Michigan St. Spartans

1-3 matchup record · 3-4-3 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U

Last 10 completed games on file

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

3-2 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U

Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

Michigan State has faced a struggle over recent seasons due to both on and off-field disruption. After starting the season 2-0, they have gone three games without a win, all to Power 5 opponents. Injury woes have further hampered their performance, with seventeen players currently listed on an injury report with ten having been sidelined. The offense ranks 83rd nationally in total yards and the ground game falls outside the top 100 in a range of impact rushing statistics. Quarterback, Noah Kim continues to be let down by his inability to take care of the ball and running back, Nathan Carter's (477 yards) efficiency numbers have fallen as games have progressed. Their power ranking sits at 80, with their offense scoring an average of 21.60 points and defense allowing 23.80 per game. Overall, they are 2-3 (2-2-1 ATS). Once one of the most dominant teams in the conference, the Spartans have fallen on tough times over the last few seasons 17 players currently listed on injury report with 10 having been sidelined Offense ranks 83rd nationally in total yards per game Ground game ranks outside the top 100 in a range of impact rushing stats Power ranking of 80 Offense has scored an average of 21.60 points per game, defense has allowed 23.80 Overall record of 2-3 (2-2-1 ATS)

Rutgers is looking to get back on the winning column when they return home, as they have lost two of their last three matchups on the road, both to two of the better teams in the conference. Rutgers is currently undefeated at home this season and has a very winnable opponent in Indiana coming up next. Their advantage lies in their lower injury report, with only five players listed and two of them are likely to make their returns. Rutgers has struggled to move the ball offensively, ranked 110th nationally in total yards per game. Although the passing attack has been weak, Gavin Wimsatt has done well by limiting his turnovers and throwing two interceptions. Kyle Monangai, with 5.1 yards per carry, is pacing the backfield. The defense remains the team’s strong suit – their linebacker group is one of the best in the Big Ten with two of them getting over 40 tackles. The total defense ranks 14th nationally. Rutgers' power ranking is 116 with #61 for offense, #12 for defense They are 4-2 (5-0-1 ATS) overall Michigan St. went 1-2 (2-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Rutgers Rutgers' offense is struggling with a ranking of 110th nationally in total yards per game Rutgers' defense is their strong suit, one of the best in the Big Ten, with total defense ranks 14th nationally

Rutgers is likely to take an easy win this weekend. Michigan State have experienced a lot of turnover, with both injuries and other issues, leading to a lack of offensive effectiveness. On the Scarlet Knights' side, they possess a dominant defense and a strong ground game, factors aiding their likelihood in securing a win. This will be the Spartans' fourth consecutive game to fail against the spread, a statistic which looks to remain intact.

Recent head-to-head

• 2022-11-12Rutgers Scarlet Knights 21 · Michigan St. Spartans 27
• 2021-10-09Michigan St. Spartans 31 · Rutgers Scarlet Knights 13