Michigan State (5-6) vs Rutgers (6-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Spartan Stadium)
Betting Odds: Michigan State -2 / Rutgers +2 --- Over/Under: 46.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Michigan State Spartans meet Saturday in week 14 college football action at Spartan Stadium. Here’s a Rutgers vs Michigan State Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Michigan State Pick.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Maryland and lost to Illinois. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have split their last 4 road games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 54.5 percent of his passes for 2,302 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Dymere Miller and Ian Strong have combined for 1,191 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while KJ Duff has 21 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 181.6 yards per contest, and Kyle Monangai leads the way with 1,150 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 24.8 points and 393.9 yards per game. Dariel Djabome leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 95 tackles, Kyonte Hamilton has 3.5 sacks and Shaquan Loyal has 2 interceptions.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans lost to Illinois and beat Purdue. The Michigan State Spartans won 4 of their last 6 home games. Aidan Chiles is completing 59.7 percent of his passes for 2,265 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Nick Marsh and Montorie Foster Jr. have combined for 1,224 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jack Velling has 31 receptions.
The Michigan State Spartans ground game is averaging 117.8 yards per contest, and Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams leads the way with 580 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Michigan State is allowing 24.1 points and 323.6 yards per game. Jordan Turner leads the Michigan State Spartans with 60 tackles, Khris Bogle has 4 sacks and Charles Brantley has 3 interceptions.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams at Spartan Stadium.
- Rutgers has lost 11 of its last 13 road games against conference opponents.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last nine games in November.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers' last four November games as a road underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Michigan State's last six November home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan State ranks 127th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-5.2).
- Michigan State ranks T122nd among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (4.8).
- Rutgers ranks 26th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (31:39).
- Rutgers ranks T103rd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (6).
Rutgers vs Michigan State Prediction
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have fallen off a cliff these last two months, and I doubt they're able to flip things on the road. The Michigan State Spartans are rough offensively, but they're physical in the trenches and can bully their way to victory with a still solid defense. It's senior night for a Sparty roster that has 22 seniors, and Michigan State needs a win to become bowl-eligible for the second time since 2020. We're not laying much. Give me the Spartans and the small number.
Randy’s Pick Michigan State -2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
