Saturday, October 10, 2015

High Point Solutions Stadium

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The Michigan State Spartans take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium. The opening line for this game has Michigan State as 17 point favorites and the over/under was set at 51.5.

Michigan State was led in passing last game by Connor Cook, who finished with 139 yards through the air. He went 13 for 19 on the game, good for a 68% completion percentage. LJ Scott was the rushing leader for the Spartans last game. He carried the ball 18 times for an average of 8 yards per carry and ended with 146 yards. Monty Madaris led the team in receiving with 2 receptions for 47 yards. He had an average of 24 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Michigan State got a total of 20 first downs by way of 12 rushing, 7 passing, and 1 by penalty. They ran 66 total plays for 406 yards for the game. The Spartans ran for 267 yards on 47 attempts.

Rutgers was led in passing last game by Chris Laviano, who finished with 201 yards through the air. He went 18 for 25 on the game, good for a 72% completion percentage. Josh Hicks was the rushing leader for the Scarlet Knights last game. He carried the ball 21 times for an average of 5 yards per carry and ended with 113 yards. Andre Patton led the team in receiving with 5 receptions for 53 yards. He had an average of 11 yards per reception in the contest. Rutgers got a total of 31 first downs by way of 15 rushing, 13 passing, and 3 by penalty. They ran 83 total plays for 513 yards for the game. The Scarlet Knights ran for 312 yards on 58 attempts.

Michigan State is averaging a total of 31.4 points per game on offense. In the air, they are attempting an average of 24.8 passes per game and completing 14.8 of them for a 59.7 percent completion percentage on the year. They are throwing for 195.4 yards per game through the air as well. The Spartans carry the ball for an average of 183.6 yards per game on 40.4 attempts for an average of 4.5 yards per carry this season. They also run 65.2 plays per contest and average 5.8 yards per play for an average of 379 yards per game. The Spartans are averaging 21.4 first downs per game and they accumulate 41.4 penalty yards per game via 5.4 penalties.

Michigan State gives up an average of 248.8 passing yards and 20.8 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 20.4 completions per game on 33.6 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.7. The Spartans allow 128 rushing yards per game on 35 carries for a 3.7 average per play. Michigan State allows 376.8 total yards per game including 5.5 yards per play. They force 2.2 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7 penalties for 63.6 yards per game.

Rutgers is accumulating 31.8 points per game on offense. In the air, they attempt an average of 27.8 passes per game and complete 20.3 of them for a 73 percent completion percentage. They throw for an average of 226 yards per game through the air as well. The Scarlet Knights carry the ball for an average of 211 yards per game on 43.5 attempts for an average of 4.9 yards per carry. They also run 71.3 plays per game and average 6.1 yards per play for a total of 437 yards per game. The Scarlet Knights get an average of 25.8 first downs per game and they average 67.3 penalty yards per game via 9.5 penalties.

Rutgers gives up 274 passing yards per outing and 23 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 23.5 completions on 36.5 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 64.4. The Scarlet Knights allow 118 rushing yards per contest on 27.3 carries for a 4.3 average per rush. Rutgers allows 392 total yards per game for an average of 6.1 yards per play. They force 0.8 turnovers per contest and 6.3 penalties for 56.8 yards in each contest.

Michigan State Betting Trends

Michigan State is 2-3-0 against the over/under so far this season

Michigan State has an ATS record of 0-5-0 this season

Rutgers Betting Trends

Rutgers is 2-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

Rutgers has an ATS record of 1-3-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Michigan State

10/04/15 OL Dennis Finley Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Rutgers
10/04/15 OT Jack Conklin Knee doubtful Saturday vs. Rutgers
10/04/15 WR Macgarrett Kings Jr. Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Rutgers
10/02/15 DE Montez Sweat Suspension out indefinitely
09/21/15 LB Drake Martinez Foot out indefinitely
09/21/15 OT Kodi Kieler Leg out indefinitely
09/19/15 CB Vayante Copeland Neck out for season
09/07/15 DB Mark Meyers Suspension out indefinitely
08/13/15 LB Ed Davis Knee out for season

Rutgers

10/04/15 Backup RB Desmon Peoples Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 WR Dontae Owens Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 TE George Behr Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 WR Jawuan Harris Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 LB Austin Rosa Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 DB Brian Verbitski Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 Backup RB Charles Snorweah Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/04/15 DB Davon Jacobs Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
09/26/15 DT Darius Hamilton Lower Body out for season
09/24/15 OL Jacquis Webb Lower Body out for season
09/13/15 WR Leonte Carroo Suspension out indefinitely
09/05/15 DB Nadir Barnwell Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Delon Stephenson Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Razohnn Gross Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Ruhann Peele Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Andre Boggs Dismissed has been dismissed

Josh's Pick: Take Rutgers

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