Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Penn St. Nittany Lions Betting Picks & Predictions
Rutgers is taking on No. 12 ranked Penn State on Saturday in the Big 10 East. Last season, Penn State handily won the game 55-10 as a 19.5-point favorite. Penn State is
Game outlook
Rutgers is taking on No. 12 ranked Penn State on Saturday in the Big 10 East. Last season, Penn State handily won the game 55-10 as a 19.5-point favorite. Penn State is currently favored by 20.5 points to win this Saturday's matchup. Rutgers is tied with Maryland for fourth place in the East and is looking to make a statement in an effort to move up the standings.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 12:00pm EST
Where: Beaver Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Scarlet Knights +825 | Nittany Lions -1,400
Spread: Scarlet Knights +20.5 (-110) | Nittany Lions -20.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 41 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Penn St. will win straight-up is 93%.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers is 6-4 with 6-2-2 ATS this season, with an impressive ranking of 84. Going into its game against Penn State, their defense has been a standout, holding teams to 295 yards per game (13th) and allowing an average of 17.89 points per game (21st). Offensively, they average 26.78 points per game (73rd) and 169.7 yards running the ball, but the passing game is more of an issue, averaging only 140.9 yards per game. Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt is 48.2% accurate on his passes for 1,356 yards and eight touchdowns, but with six interceptions. Kyle Monangai (5.2ypc) has rushed for 942 yards and seven touchdowns while Wimsatt has 409 yards and seven touchdowns for the team. Monangai is dealing with a lower leg injury, but is not listed on the injury report.