- Rutgers is a -1.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Penn State / Rutgers TV channel: PEAC
The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Dec. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.
Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Penn State vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Penn State | +1.5 -105 | O 157.5 -115 | +110 |
| Rutgers | -1.5 -115 | U 157.5 -105 | -135 |
Penn State vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Penn State will win this college basketball game with 78.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Penn State vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 52.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+12.85 Units / 5% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.80 Units / 2% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+2.80 Units / 2% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.30 Units / 6% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.48 Units / 9% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 3.21% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.55% ROI).
- 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.95 Units / -1.02% ROI
- 6-3 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI
- 3-6 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State averaged 1.19 points per shot (1,114 points/938 shots) in the first half last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Penn State shot 75% from the free throw line (502/671) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State shot 74% from the free throw line (209/283) in the first half last season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Penn State had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (197 assists/ 171 TOs) in the second half last season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers shot 39% (709/1,819) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Rutgers shot 29% from three (169/580) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Rutgers had an eFG% of 44% last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (731 rebounds/32 games) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Penn State stole the ball 266 times last season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State stole the ball 266 times last season — 10th most among Power Conference teams
Penn State averaged 8.3 steals per game (266 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 41% (687/1,698) last season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams
Rutgers allowed 66.2 points per game (1,985 points/30 games) last season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
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