Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 30, 2024

Updated Nov. 30, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET

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Oddsmakers expect a close contest when the Michigan State Spartans (5-6) host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-5) on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in a matchup between Big Ten rivals at Spartan Stadium. Michigan State is favored by 1.5 points. The game has an over/under of 46.5 points.

Against the Purdue Boilermakers in their last game, the Spartans won 24-17. Facing the Illinois Fighting Illini in their most recent contest, the Scarlet Knights lost 38-31.

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan
TV: Fox Sports 1
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Michigan State vs Rutgers Betting Information updated as of November 30, 2024, 2:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Michigan State	-1.5 (-110)	-119	-101	46.5	-110	-110

Michigan State vs. Rutgers Prediction

Pick ATS: Rutgers (+1.5)
Pick OU: Over (46.5)
Prediction: Rutgers 25, Michigan State 23

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Michigan State vs. Rutgers Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Spartans 24, Scarlet Knights 22.
The Spartans have a 54.3% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability. The Scarlet Knights have a 50.2% implied probability.
Michigan State has won four games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
Rutgers is 3-5-0 ATS this season.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers: Head-to-Head

Michigan State owns a 2-1 record against Rutgers in their last three matchups.
The last three times the Spartans have gone up against the Scarlet Knights, they have posted a 2-1 record against the spread. The scoring has gone over the point total on two occasions.
Rutgers has been outscored by 21 points in its last three tilts versus Michigan State.

Michigan State vs. Rutgers: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Michigan State	Rutgers
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	19.8 (121)	26.7 (83)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	24.7 (61)	24.7 (61)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	18 (92)	8 (6)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	11 (107)	11 (107)

Michigan State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Aidan Chiles	QB	2,265 YDS (59.5%) / 12 TD / 12 INT 245 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 22.3 RUSH YPG
Nathan Carter	RB	452 YDS / 4 TD / 41.1 YPG / 4.1 YPC 15 REC / 150 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 15 REC YPG
Nick Marsh	WR	39 REC / 636 YDS / 3 TD / 57.8 YPG
Kay'Ron Adams	RB	580 YDS / 2 TD / 52.7 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Jordan Turner	LB	53 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK / 2 INT
Cal Haladay	LB	45 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Nikai Martinez	DB	44 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Khris Bogle	DL	29 TKL / 6 TFL / 4 SACK

Rutgers 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kyle Monangai	RB	1,150 YDS / 12 TD / 115 YPG / 5.1 YPC 14 REC / 75 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.5 REC YPG
Athan Kaliakmanis	QB	2,302 YDS (54.5%) / 16 TD / 6 INT 216 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 19.6 RUSH YPG
Dymere Miller	WR	53 REC / 683 YDS / 4 TD / 62.1 YPG
Ian Strong	WR	33 REC / 508 YDS / 4 TD / 46.2 YPG
Dariel Djabome	LB	85 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Shaquan Loyal	DB	60 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD
Michael Dixon	DB	53 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Desmond Igbinosun	DB	55 TKL / 3 TFL