Scarlet Knights vs Spartans Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-30-2024

The Michigan State Spartans (5-6) are slim favorites (-1.5) versus the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-5) in a matchup of two conference rivals. The matchup has an over/under of 47 points.

Last time out, the Spartans fell short against the Boston College Eagles, 23-19. The Scarlet Knights picked up a 31-17 victory last time out against the Maryland Terrapins.

Rutgers vs. Michigan State Game Info

When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan
TV: Fox Sports 1
Favorite: Michigan State -1.5
Total: 47 points

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Rutgers vs. Michigan State Stat Matchup

Michigan State		Rutgers
341.5 (110th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	382.6 (82nd)
329.3 (25th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	394.2 (91st)
117.3 (111th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	173.4 (52nd)
224.3 (73rd)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	209.3 (87th)
18 (92nd)	Turnovers (Rank)	8 (6th)
11 (107th)	Takeaways (Rank)	11 (107th)

Rutgers vs. Michigan State Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Rutgers 25, Michigan State 23

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Rutgers +1.5 (model predicted spread is 1.9 points)

Michigan State's ATS record is 4-6-0 this season.
The Spartans have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 1.5 points or more this season (0-2).
So far this year, Rutgers has compiled a 5-4-1 record against the spread.
The Scarlet Knights are 3-1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 47 (model projecting 48.3 points)

Michigan State games have finished with more than 47 points four times so far this year.
There have been seven Scarlet Knights games this year with more than 47 points scored.
The over/under for this game is 47 points, 0.8 more than the average point total for Michigan State games this season.
The over/under for this game is 0.9 points higher than the average scoring total for Scarlet Knights games (46.1).

Team Leaders

Michigan State

Aidan Chiles: 2,265 PASS YDS / 205.9 YPG / 59.5% / 12 TD / 12 INT / 92 CAR / 245 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
Kay'Ron Adams: 124 CAR / 580 YDS / 52.7 YPG / 2 TD / 14 REC / 83 YDS / 8.3 YPG / 0 TD
Nathan Carter: 109 CAR / 452 YDS / 41.1 YPG / 4 TD / 15 REC / 150 YDS / 15 YPG / 2 TD
Nick Marsh: 39 REC / 636 YDS / 57.8 YPG / 3 TD
Montorie Foster: 46 REC / 588 YDS / 53.5 YPG / 3 TD
Jack Velling: 31 REC / 334 YDS / 30.4 YPG / 0 TD
Khris Bogle: 29 TKL / 6 TFL / 4 SACK
Jordan Turner: 53 TKL / 7 TFL / 3 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD
Charles Brantley: 26 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Rutgers

Athan Kaliakmanis: 2,302 PASS YDS / 209.3 YPG / 54.5% / 16 TD / 6 INT / 76 CAR / 216 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
Kyle Monangai: 225 CAR / 1,150 YDS / 115 YPG / 12 TD / 14 REC / 75 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 1 TD
Antwan Raymond: 73 CAR / 273 YDS / 24.8 YPG / 3 TD / 2 REC / 28 YDS / 4.7 YPG / 0 TD
Dymere Miller: 53 REC / 683 YDS / 62.1 YPG / 4 TD
Ian Strong: 33 REC / 508 YDS / 46.2 YPG / 4 TD
KJ Duff: 21 REC / 354 YDS / 32.2 YPG / 1 TD
Kyonte Hamilton: 27 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Dariel Djabome: 85 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Shaquan Loyal: 60 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD