Penn State vs. Rutgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 18

Updated Nov. 18, 2023 9:06 a.m. ET

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Two of the nation's stingiest passing defenses meet when the No. 12 Penn State Nittany Lions (8-2) take college football's eighth-ranked pass defense into a matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4), who have the No. 9 passing defense, on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The Nittany Lions are heavy, 20.5-point favorites. The game's point total is set at 40.5.

Last time out, the Nittany Lions fell to the Michigan Wolverines, with 24-15 being the final score. The Scarlet Knights lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes, 22-0, in their last contest.

Penn State vs. Rutgers Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
• Location: Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania
• TV: Fox Sports 1
• Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Penn State vs. Rutgers Prediction

• Pick ATS: Penn State (-20.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (40.5)
  
• Prediction: Penn State 33, Rutgers 11

Learn more about the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. the Rutgers Scarlet Knights game on FOX Sports!

Penn State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Nittany Lions 30, Scarlet Knights 10.
• The Nittany Lions have a 93.9% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Scarlet Knights hold a 10.5% implied probability.
• Penn State has covered six times in nine chances against the spread this season.
• Rutgers has put together a 5-2-2 ATS record so far this season.

Penn State vs. Rutgers: Head-to-Head

• Over their last two meetings, Penn State has collected two wins against Rutgers.
• The last two times the Nittany Lions have squared off with the Scarlet Knights, they have posted a 2-0 record against the spread. The scoring has gone over the point total on one occasion.
• Over their last two head-to-head contests, Penn State has scored 83 points, while Rutgers has compiled 10.

Penn State vs. Rutgers: 2023 Stats Comparison

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