by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Nov 08, 2022
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, November 12, 2022
Venue: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
Where to Watch: Big Ten Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Rutgers +10, MSU -10; Over/Under: 41 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Rutgers +10, MSU -10; Over/Under: 41 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Rutgers +10, MSU -10; Over/Under: 41 points
Season Record
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 4-5 (1-5) (6th place, Big Ten East)
Michigan State Spartans: 4-5 (2-4) (5th place, Big Ten East)
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights: lost their last game at home against the Michigan Wolverines 52-17.
Michigan State Spartans: won their last game on the road against the Illinois Fighting Illini 23-15.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans Preview and Analysis
Rutgers is entering this game with a 4-5 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 5th road game of the season here as they are 2-2 in their road games this year. This will also be their 7th conference game of the college football season this year as they are 1-5. They lost against the Michigan Wolverines in their last game at home 52-17. Gavin Wimsatt started that game at QB and he completed 14/29 passes for 166 yards, 1 touchdown, and 3 interceptions. Kyle Monangai led the team in rushing with 17 yards on 4 rushing attempts. Aron Cruickshank led the team in receiving with 62 yards on 7 receptions. Avery Young led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles. Ifeanyi Maijeh led the defense in sacks with 1 while no one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
MSU is entering this game with a 4-5 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 6th home game of the season as they are 3-2 in their home games this year. This will also be the 7th conference matchup on their conference schedule this season as they are 2-4. They won against the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last game on the road 23-15. Payton Thorne started that game at QB and he completed 19/29 passes for 182 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jalen Berger led the team in rushing with 81 yards on 15 carries. Jayden Reed led the team in receiving with 68 yards and 1 TD on 5 receptions. Ameer Speed led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles. Aaron Brule and Simeon Barrow each led the defense in sacks with 1 while no one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Rutgers vs Michigan State Prediction
The current betting odds have Rutgers listed as a 10 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Rutgers hasn't been having a great season at all but they are building a good program over there and have been improving every season under Greg Schiano. MSU is in a difficult position here as they are still missing quite a few players in this game due to suspension. They managed to pull off a big win on the road in Illinois last week after losing a big emotional game against Michigan the week before, but with all of the things that have gone on with them they are due for a let down here after 2 big games in a row like that. Rutgers hasn't been great on offense this year but their defense has been really good and the MSU offense hasn't been that great either, even when playing on their home field. MSU is going to struggle to put up points in this game and Rutgers could even end up stealing a win here with that defensive play. The best way to place a bet here is on Rutgers to cover the spread in this game.
Rutgers Michigan State Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12:00 pm ET start time) is Rutgers 21 MSU 14.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 6-12 ATS when the total is 42 or less. 10-4 UNDER in road games. 11-5 UNDER after playing 3 straight conference games.
Michigan State Spartans: 15-9 ATS off an upset win as a road underdog. 11-6 UNDER in a home game where the total is 42 or less. 14-9 UNDER after gaining 125 or less rushing yards in 3 straight games.
Key Injuries
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: V. Konopka (TE) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. S. Brown V (RB) out for season - Lower Body. M. Toure (DL) out for season - Knee. M. Walker (LB) out for season - Knee.
Michigan State Spartans: I. Brown (LB) Out indefinitely - Suspension. K. Crump (CB) Out indefinitely - Suspension. Z. Young (DE) Out indefinitely - Suspension.
Notable Quotes
“I think they are two of the top rush defenses in the country, not to mention in the Big Ten. But we have to do a better job. We have to do a better job with our blocking up front. We have to do a better job seeing it and running the play that it's designed, and then let your abilities take over.” - Greg Schiano after his team’s loss against Michigan in their last game.
"Throughout the week (we were) very focused, very confident and just intentional about and deliberate about everything that we did this week in our preparation. We were able to come here, play complimentary football." - Mel Tucker after his team’s win against Illinois in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
WR Jones, Shameen
WR Cruickshank, Aron
WR Youngblood, Joshua
TE Langan, Johnny
QB Vedral, Noah
RB Young, Aaron
Michigan State Spartans
WR Reed, Jayden
WR Coleman, Keon
WR Mosley, Tre
TE Hunt, Tyler
QB Thorne, Payton
RB Berger, Jalen
Statistical Leaders
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Passing: E. Simon (745)
Rushing: S. Brown V (373)
Receiving: S. Ryan (323)
Touchdowns: A. Cruickshank (3)
Michigan State Spartans
Passing: P. Thorne (1896)
Rushing: J. Berger (465)
Receiving: K. Coleman (574)
Touchdowns: K. Coleman (6)
Coaches:
Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Greg Schiano (3rd season, 14th season non-consecutive)
Michigan State Spartans: Mel Tucker (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
