Penn State vs. Rutgers: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 20
The Penn State Nittany Lions (12-6, 2-5 Big Ten) hope to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-8, 3-4 Big Ten) at 6:30 PM ET on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Bryce Jordan Center. The contest airs on Peacock.
The Nittany Lions hit the court as 6.5-point favorites against the Scarlet Knights. The game features an over/under of 155.
Keep reading to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Penn State-Rutgers contest.
Penn State vs. Rutgers How to Watch & Odds
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM ET
- Where: Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania
- How to watch on TV: Peacock
- Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
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Nittany Lions | -6.5 | -112 | -108 | 155 | -110 | -110 | -298 | +240 |
Penn State vs. Rutgers Prediction
- Pick ATS: Rutgers (+6.5)
- Pick OU: Under (155)
- Prediction: Penn State 80, Rutgers 74
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Penn State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights
Betting Line Implied Predictions
- Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Nittany Lions 81, Scarlet Knights 74.
- The Nittany Lions have a 74.9% chance to claim victory in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
- The Scarlet Knights have a 29.4% implied probability to come out on top.
Key Spread Facts
- Penn State has covered seven times in 17 matchups with a spread this season.
- Rutgers has covered seven times in 18 games with a spread this year.
- Penn State has been favored by 6.5 points or more 10 times this season, and covered the spread in four of those contests.
- Rutgers has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more three times this year, and covered the spread in two of those contests.
Key Total Facts
- The Nittany Lions and their opponent have broken the 155-point mark seven times this year.
- Scarlet Knights games have finished with over 155 points scored 10 times this season.
- The total for this matchup is 155 points, 6.2 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.
Key Moneyline Facts
- Penn State has won 11 of 12 games when favored on the moneyline this season (91.7%).
- This season, Rutgers has been the underdog eight times and won two of those games.
- Penn State has a record of 9-1 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -298 or shorter (winning 90%).
- This season, Rutgers has won one of its three games when it is the underdog by at least +240 on the moneyline.
Penn State vs. Rutgers: Recent Results
Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/10/2024 | Scarlet Knights | -2.5 | 158 | -155 | +130 | 80-76 RUTGER |
Penn State vs. Rutgers: 2024-25 Stats Comparison
Penn State | Rutgers | |
---|---|---|
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) | 84.4 (18) | 76.8 (128) |
Points Allowed (Rank) | 71.7 (196) | 74.6 (268) |
Rebounds (Rank) | 9.1 (192) | 9.4 (161) |
3pt Made (Rank) | 7.2 (236) | 7.2 (236) |
Assists (Rank) | 17.2 (22) | 13.3 (223) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 11.4 (184) | 10.5 (89) |
Penn State 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adrian Baldwin Jr. | 17 | 14.2 | 2.8 | 8.1 | 1.9 | 0 | 1.1 |
Nicholas Kern | 18 | 12.4 | 5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Zach Hicks | 18 | 12.3 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
Yanic Konan Niederhauser | 18 | 12.1 | 6.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
Puff Johnson | 17 | 10.2 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Rutgers 2024-25 Key Players
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dylan Harper | 17 | 20.1 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
Ace Bailey | 16 | 19.3 | 7.9 | 1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Jeremiah Williams | 17 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Lathan Sommerville | 18 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Jordan Derkack | 17 | 6.8 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
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