- Rutgers (9-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Penn State (8-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
- Penn State / Rutgers TV channel: BTN
The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-12) visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-10) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.
Rutgers is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).
The Penn State vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 143.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Penn State | +6.5 -105 | O 143.5 -105 | +240 |
| Rutgers | -6.5 -115 | U 143.5 -115 | -300 |
Penn State vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this college basketball game with 75.4% 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 Penn State will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 19 away games (+8.30 Units / 38% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.50 Units / 16% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 away games (+2.30 Units / 11% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 games (+1.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)
Rutgers Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.30 Units / 27% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.85 Units / 25% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.25 Units / 6% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.75 Units / -0.97% ROI
- 13-7 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 23.53% ROI
- 7-13 when betting the Under for -7.3 Units / -33.33% ROI
Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Rutgers has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.05 Units / -9.76% ROI).
- 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -3.95% ROI
- 6-13 when betting the Over for -8.3 Units / -39.62% ROI
- 13-6 when betting the Under for +6.35 Units / 30.31% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has made 237 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams
Penn State has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (429 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.7
Penn State has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (539 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7
Penn State has 15.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 1.10 points per shot (1,290 points/1,173 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29
Rutgers has averaged 1.17 points per shot (674 points/574 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.36
Rutgers has averaged 1.01 points per shot (598 points/592 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Rutgers is shooting 39% (456/1,173) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 46%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (423 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.3
Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (170 steals/19 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Penn State has averaged 7.3 steals per game (218 steals/30 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Penn State has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (502/1,096) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:
Rutgers has averaged 9.0 steals per game (297 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Rutgers has forced 16.4 turnovers per game (542 turnovers/33 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Rutgers has averaged 8.1 steals per game (429 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Rutgers has 429 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams
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