- Game: Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ
- TV: BTN
- Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (-5.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 41
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-2) will face off against the Michigan State Spartans (2-3) at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The Scarlet Knights are favored to win this game with a point spread of -5.5. The total number of points expected to be scored in the game is 41.
Michigan State @ Rutgers Odds
Moneyline
Michigan State +180
Rutgers -220
Point Spread
Michigan State 5.5 (-110)
Rutgers -5.5 (-110)
Total
Over 40.0 (-110)
Under 40.0 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The Michigan State Spartans are coming into this game with a season record of 2-3. In their previous match against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Spartans suffered a 26-16 loss. Nate Carter led the rushing attack for the Spartans with 108 yards on 20 carries, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt. Noah Kim completed 25 out of 44 passes for 193 yards, with a quarterback rating of 80. However, he threw 3 interceptions. The Spartans’ defense allowed 61 rushing yards on 27 attempts, holding their opponents to an average of 2.3 yards per rush. They also gave up 161 passing yards on 14 completions out of 32 attempts, resulting in a completion percentage of 43.8%. Overall, the Spartans gained a total of 349 yards on 76 plays. They ran the ball 32 times for 156 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry.
So far this season, the Michigan State Spartans have accumulated a total of 1,857 yards. They have scored 6 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns, while also committing 12 turnovers. Offensively, the Spartans have gained 102 first downs and have been penalized 40 times for 358 yards. They rank 106th in Division 1 for rushing yards, averaging 120.0 yards per game. In terms of points scored, the Spartans average 21.6 points per game.
On defense, the Spartans have allowed an average of 23.8 points per game, ranking 60th in college football. They give up an average of 3.6 yards per rush and 115.0 rushing yards per game. Opponents have gained 575 rushing yards against the Spartans over 5 games. In terms of passing yards, the Spartans’ defense gives up an average of 226.8 yards per game, ranking 40th in Division 1. They have allowed a completion percentage of 60.5%. Overall, the Spartans’ defense has surrendered an average of 341.8 yards per game, ranking 44th in the country. They have given up 10 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights enter this game with a record of 4-2. In their previous game against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Scarlet Knights lost with a final score of 24-13. Gavin Wimsatt led the rushing attack for Rutgers with 43 yards on 9 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. In the passing game, Wimsatt completed 16 out of 35 passes for 181 yards, throwing 1 touchdown and 1 interception. The Scarlet Knights’ defense allowed 212 rushing yards on 46 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. They also gave up 145 passing yards on 17 completions out of 31 attempts, resulting in a completion rate of 54.8%. Overall, Rutgers gained a total of 275 yards on 60 plays, averaging 4.6 yards per play. They ran the ball for an average of 2.9 yards per carry, totaling 64 rushing yards on 22 attempts.
This season, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have averaged 334.5 yards per game, ranking 110th in Division 1. They have been penalized 24 times for a total of 206 yards. The Scarlet Knights’ rushing offense averages 173.3 yards per game and has gained a total of 1,040 yards so far this year. They have thrown 2 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles, while also earning 108 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Scarlet Knights average 27.8 points per game, ranking 78th in Division 1. In the passing game, they have totaled 967 yards for the season, averaging 161.2 yards per game, which ranks 119th in D-1.
Defensively, Rutgers has allowed a total of 705 rushing yards (117.5 yards per game) and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have given up 5 passing touchdowns and an average of 165.2 passing yards per game, ranking 10th in the nation. The Scarlet Knights’ defense has forced 3 fumbles and 5 interceptions. They have participated in 380 plays, ranking 70th in Division 1. In terms of points allowed per game, the Scarlet Knights are giving up an average of 14.7 points, ranking 13th in college football. So far this season, they have surrendered a total of 88 points.
Who will win tonight’s Spartans vs. Scarlet Knights college football game against the spread?
The Pick: Take the Spartans +2
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