The Rutgers Scarlet Knights'(6-4, 3-4 Big Ten) visit the Penn'State Nittany'Lions'(8-2, 5-2) Saturday. Kickoff from Beaver Stadium is set for noon ET (FS1).'Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rutgers vs. Penn State'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Rutgers suffered its 2nd-consecutive loss in a 22-0 defeat at the Iowa Hawkeyes last Saturday, failing to cover as a 1-point underdog. Rutgers struggled offensively, only gaining 127 yards while also turning the ball over once. The Scarlet Knights were penalized 7 times for 40 yards while the Hawkeyes suffered 0 penalties.
Penn State lost for the 2nd time on the year last Saturday, failing to cover as a 4-point home underdog in a 24-15 loss vs. the Michigan Wolverines. The Nittany Lions only threw for 70 yards while gaining 238 total yards. Penn State’s offense was bad, but the Nittany Lions also struggled to stop the Wolverines’ rushing attack, allowing 227 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs.
Penn State is No. 12 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.