Rutgers (3-4) vs Purdue (2-5)
October 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Purdue +1 — Over/Under:
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Purdue Boilermakers meet Saturday in college football action at Ross-Ade Stadium. Here’s a Rutgers vs Purdue Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Purdue Pick.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost to Oregon and Washington, and they play Illinois next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have lost 4 straight games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 62.4 percent of his passes for 1,864 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. KJ Duff and Ian Strong have combined for 1,063 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while DT Sheffield has 29 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 133.1 yards per contest, and Antwan Raymond leads the way with 615 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 31.6 points and 437.4 yards per game. Jett Elad leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 42 tackles, Bradley Weaver has 2.5 sacks and Bo Mascoe has 1 interception.
Purdue Boilermakers Betting Preview
The Purdue Boilermakers lost to Minnesota and Northwestern, and they play Michigan next. The Purdue Boilermakers have lost 5 straight games. Ryan Browne is completing 59.9 percent of his passes for 1,572 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Nitro Tuggle and Michael Jackson III have combined for 680 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Corey Smith has 14 receptions.
The Purdue Boilermakers ground game is averaging 130.9 yards per contest, and Devin Mockobee leads the way with 430 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Purdue is allowing 27.9 points and 373.4 yards per game. Mani Powell leads the Purdue Boilermakers with 65 tackles, CJ Nunnally IV has 4 sacks and Myles Slusher has 1 interception.
Why the Purdue Boilermakers will win
- Rutgers has lost each of its last five October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games in October.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Purdue has lost each of its last 10 games in October.
- The favorite has won 20 of Purdue’s last 21 games.
- Purdue has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six home games in October.
- The favorite has covered the spread in five of Rutgers’ last six games.
- Rutgers has won the first half in six of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Rutgers’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Purdue’s last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Purdue Boilermakers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Ryan Browne leads Purdue for touchdowns (5) this season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Antwan Raymond ranks T5th amongst FBS players for touchdowns (10) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Purdue ranks 128th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-4.6).
- Purdue ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.3).
- Rutgers ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.4).
- Rutgers ranks 10th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:02).
Rutgers vs Purdue Prediction
I have little interest in getting involved in this spot, as neither Rutgers nor Purdue is playing good football. Rutgers has the edge given the better offense, as neither defense is worth your two cents. With that said, these are two bad teams in bad form, and if forced to pick, I’m usually going to grab the home team in a near pick em spot. It’s the one real advantage we have. I’ll cover my eyes and side with Purdue if forced to pick this meaningless Big Ten showdown.