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At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4) play at the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2).
The Scarlet Knights are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +19.5) against the Nittany Lions (with an over/under of 43.5 points).
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Game Info for Penn State vs. Rutgers
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Beaver Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | -19.5 | -110 | -110 | 43.5 | -110 | -110 | -1111 | +700 |
Penn State Pick Insights
- Penn State has a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Penn State is 3-1 against the spread when favored by 19.5 points or more this season.
- Five of Penn State’s nine games with a set total have hit the over (55.6%).
Penn State Stats & Insights
- Penn State sports the 74th-ranked offense this season (378.4 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking second-best with only 239.7 yards allowed per game.
- Penn State has been surging on both offense and defense, ranking 15th-best in scoring offense (37.7 points per game) and fourth-best in scoring defense (13.1 points allowed per game).
- Penn State ranks 90th in passing yards this season (206.1 per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 164.1 passing yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Penn State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking third-best by allowing only 75.6 per game. The Nittany Lions rank 46th on offense (172.3 rushing yards per game).
- Penn State ranks 54th in third-down conversion rate this season (40.7%), but has been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 18th-best in the FBS with a 30.9% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Penn State owns the best turnover margin in college football at +15, forcing 20 turnovers (fifth in the FBS) while turning it over five times (second in the FBS).
Penn State’s Best Players
- Drew Allar has thrown for 1,965 yards (196.5 ypg) to lead Penn State, completing 61.6% of his passes and collecting 21 touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 149 rushing yards on 63 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Kaytron Allen has 645 rushing yards on 131 carries with four touchdowns.
- Nicholas Singleton has been handed the ball 134 times this year and racked up 523 yards (52.3 per game) with seven touchdowns. He’s also helped out in the passing game with 20 grabs for 154 yards and one touchdown.
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith has hauled in 52 receptions for 651 yards (65.1 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
- Theo Johnson has caught 24 passes for 243 yards (24.3 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
- Tyler Warren has been the target of 39 passes and compiled 25 catches for 241 yards, an average of 24.1 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone six times through the air this season.
- Adisa Isaac has racked up 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 12 TFL and 28 tackles.
- Curtis Jacobs, Penn State’s top tackler, has 41 tackles, five TFL, and one sack this year.
- Dominic DeLuca leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 14 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Rutgers Betting Insights
- Rutgers’ ATS record is 5-2-2 this year.
- Rutgers has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 19.5 points or more this season (0-0-1).
- The teams have hit the over in four of Rutgers’ nine games with a set total.
Rutgers Pick Insights
- Rutgers ranks 16th-worst in total yards per game on offense (310.6), but at least it has been playing well on defense, ranking 13th-best in total yards surrendered per game (295.1).
- Rutgers has been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 18.3 points per game (20th-best). On offense, it ranks 87th by posting 24.1 points per game.
- On offense, Rutgers is a bottom-25 passing attack, putting up only 140.9 passing yards per game (sixth-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the other side of the ball, giving up only 166.2 passing yards per contest (ninth-best).
- From an offensive angle, Rutgers is compiling 169.7 rushing yards per contest (48th-ranked). It ranks 41st in the FBS on defense (128.9 rushing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Rutgers is posting a 36% third-down conversion percentage (93rd-ranked). It ranks 71st in the FBS defensively (39.1% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 14 turnovers (60th in the FBS) and turning the ball over nine times (16th in the FBS) this season, Rutgers owns the 28th-ranked turnover margin of +5.
Rutgers’ Best Players
- Gavin Wimsatt has thrown for 1,356 yards on 108-of-224 passing with eight touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 409 yards and seven rushing touchdowns.
- Kyle Monangai has run for 942 yards on 181 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground.
- Christian Dremel has collected 30 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 390 (39 yards per game). He’s been targeted 58 times and has three touchdowns.
- JaQuae Jackson has collected 331 receiving yards (33.1 yards per game) and one touchdown on 20 receptions.
- Isaiah Washington’s 16 catches (on 35 targets) have netted him 185 yards (18.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Aaron Lewis has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 38 tackles.
- Deion Jennings is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 74 tackles and one TFL.
- Max Melton leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 28 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and three passes defended.
