Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

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 (-2)

Total/Over-Under: 41

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-2) will play the Michigan State Spartans (2-3) at SHI Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Michigan State opens this game as 2-point underdogs. The total is 41.

The Michigan State Spartans come into this game with a record of 2-3 this season. In their last game, the Spartans played the Iowa Hawkeyes and went home with a loss by a final score of 26-16. Nate Carter was the best rusher for the Spartans with 20 totes for 108 yards (5.4 yards per attempt). Noah Kim finished 25/44 with 193 yds through the air. He had a quarterback rate of 80 and walked away from the contest with 3 interceptions. In the running game, the Spartans gave up 61 yds on 27 tries, which is 2.3 yards per rush allowed. Michigan State allowed 14 completions on 32 tries for a total of 161 yards, and a completion percentage of 43.8%. At the end of the game, they had 76 plays which gave them a total of 349 yards. The Michigan State Spartans ran the football 32 different times and accounted for 156 yards, which had them averaging 4.9 yards per carry.

The Spartans have tallied 1,857 total yards for the year. In terms of notching touchdowns, Michigan State has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 12 different times. Michigan State has amassed 102 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 40 penalties for 358 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 120.0 yards in the run game ranking this team at 106th in Division 1. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Michigan State Spartans hold an average of 21.6 points per contest.

The Spartans are sitting in 60th in college football regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 23.8 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per running attempt and 115.0 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. In total, they have given up 575 yards on the ground through 5 outings. In terms of passing yardage, the Spartans are giving up 1,134 yds which puts them in 40th in D-1. They are conceding 226.8 yards per contest through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.5%. For the season, they have surrendered 341.8 yards per outing which ranks them 44th in the country. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

The Scarlet Knights step onto the field holding a record of 4-2 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Scarlet Knights took a defeat with a final score of 24-13 against the Wisconsin Badgers. Gavin Wimsatt carried the football 9 times for 43 yards, ending the contest with 4.8 yds per carry for Rutgers. Gavin Wimsatt (1 touchdown) ended the game with 181 yds on 16/35 passing while his quarterback rating was 92.9. He tossed 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 5.2. Rutgers allowed 46 rushing attempts for 212 yds (4.6 yds per carry). The Scarlet Knights pass defense gave up a completion rate of 54.8%, surrendering 145 yards on 17 for 31 passing. The Scarlet Knights finished the game with a total of 275 yards while running 60 plays (4.6 yds per play). Rutgers ran the football for 2.9 yards per tote, finishing the game with 64 yards on 22 attempts.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an average of 334.5 yards per outing, which has them ranked 110th in D-1. The Rutgers offense has accrued 206 yards of penalties on 24 infractions, which ranks them 117th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 173.3 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,040 yards for the year. They have tossed 2 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have tallied 108 1st downs. Regarding how much they score, the Scarlet Knights are 78th in Division 1 scoring 27.8 PPG. During the season so far, the Scarlet Knights have racked up 967 passing yards along with holding an average of 161.2 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 119th in D-1.

Rutgers has allowed a total of 705 yards on the ground (117.5 yards/game) as well as 4 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have conceded 5 touchdowns from the passing game and 165.2 yards/game, which has them ranked 10th in the nation. They have tallied 3 fumbles and 5 picks this season. The Scarlet Knights defense has participated in 380 plays, which is 70th in Division 1. The Scarlet Knights are allowing 14.7 points per contest, which has them sitting 13th in college football. This year, they have surrendered 88 points.

Who will win tonight's Spartans/Scarlet Knights college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Spartans +2

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