Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 20th, at the Bryce Jordan Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Scarlet Knights’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Nittany Lions’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rutgers

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Penn State

-Recent betting trends in games played between Rutgers and Penn State

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Scarlet Knights and Nittany Lions. 

Rutgers Have Won Two Straight

Rutgers have confidence right now and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against UCLA, Rutgers was able to win 75-68, and in the last game, they were able to secure an 85-82 victory. At halftime, they were up 40-37 and they ended up cruising to the win. Ace Bailey had a strong game putting up 24 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists. Rutgers shot 49.3 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from behind the three-point line. The defense for this team sometimes hasn’t been good enough. 

Rutgers is averaging 76.8 points while their defense is giving up 74.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 130th in the league while the defense is ranked 268th. Guard Dylan Harper is averaging 20.1 points while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Ace Bailey is also having a strong season averaging 19.3 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Rutgers Will Beat Penn State

• Penn State has lost each of its last four games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Rutgers has won four of its last five games against Penn State.

Penn State is Suddenly Struggling

Penn State is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. Two games ago against Oregon, they almost came away with the victory and they ended up losing 82-81. In the last game against Michigan State, Penn State scored 85 points, but the defense gave up 90 points and that led to the defeat. Adrian Baldwin Jr put up 20 points, nine assists, and three rebounds. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. 

Penn State on the season is averaging 84.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 196th. They are shooting 48.78 percent from the field which is 26th in the league. They are averaging 17.22 assists per game which is 24th in the league. Ace Baldwin Jr has been the top player for Penn State averaging 14.2 points while shooting 37.7 percent from the field. 

Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction

Give me Rutgers as the underdogs here. These two teams appear to be heading in different directions and Rutgers have all kinds of confidence right now. Penn State’s defense has been a major issue heading into this game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Rutgers might not do enough to win this game, but they are going to keep it close. Back Rutgers against the spread.