Rutgers at Penn State odds, picks and predictions
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4, 3-4 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2, 5-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Beaver Stadium is set for noon ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Rutgers vs. Penn Stateodds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Rutgers suffered its 2nd-consecutive loss in a 22-0 defeat at the Iowa Hawkeyes last Saturday, failing to cover as a 1-point underdog. Rutgers struggled offensively, only gaining 127 yards while also turning the ball over once. The Scarlet Knights were penalized 7 times for 40 yards while the Hawkeyes suffered 0 penalties.
Penn State lost for the 2nd time on the year last Saturday, failing to cover as a 4-point home underdog in a 24-15 loss vs. the Michigan Wolverines. The Nittany Lions only threw for 70 yards while gaining 238 total yards. Penn State's offense was bad, but the Nittany Lions also struggled to stop the Wolverines' rushing attack, allowing 227 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs.
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Rutgers at Penn State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:29 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rutgers +810 (bet $100 to win $810) | Penn State -1450 (bet $1450 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rutgers +20.5 (-110) | Penn State -20.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Rutgers at Penn State picks and predictions
Prediction
Penn State 35, Rutgers 7
Moneyline
PASS.
The Nittany Lions will pick up the win here, but a -1450 favorite is never worth the risk of betting on. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET PENN STATE -20.5 (-110).
I don't see this Rutgers team that was shutout vs. Iowa giving the Nittany Lions too much trouble. Penn State's defense has proven to be better than Iowa's, and its offense is much better than that of the Hawkeyes as well. I don't expect the Scarlet Knights to score more than 7 points, and I see the Nittany Lions putting up 32 or more.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 40.5 (-110).
Rutgers has struggled going against defenses to the caliber of Penn State's this season, and that should continue in this matchup. However, the explosive offense of Penn State, which can attack in both the passing and running games, will carry this game to just slightly hit the Over.
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