Rutgers at Michigan State College Football Picks and Predictions 11/24/2018

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Spartan Stadium

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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights head to Spartan Stadium to play the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, November 24, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Michigan State as 26 point favorites. The Scarlet Knights are 6-5-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 4-7-0. The Spartans are 4-7-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 4-7-0.

Valuable Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 4-7-0 against the over/under

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 6-5-0 against the spread

Important Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

The Michigan State Spartans are 4-7-0 against the over/under

The Michigan State Spartans are 4-7-0 against the spread

Key Rutgers Scarlet Knights Injuries

11/11/18 LB CJ Onyechi Suspension is questionable Saturday vs Penn State
10/31/18 LB Izaia Bullock Dismissed is out for season
09/25/18 DB Blessuan Austin Knee is out for season
09/02/18 DL Tijuan Mason Leg is out indefinitely

Key Michigan State Spartans Injuries

11/17/18 WR C.J. Hayes Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 FB Collin Lucas Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 G David Beedle Arm is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 DE Dillon Alexander Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 CB Josh Butler Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 WR Laress Nelson Leg is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 T Luke Campbell Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 OL Matt Allen Foot is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 TE Noah Davis Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 S Tre Person Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/17/18 WR Jalen Nailor Undisclosed is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Nebraska
11/11/18 WR Darrell Stewart Jr. Undisclosed injured last game, is questionable Saturday vs Nebraska
11/11/18 RB LJ Scott Ankle is out for season
11/10/18 DT Mufi Hunt Knee is out for season
10/21/18 WR Felton Davis III Achilles is out for season
10/10/18 P Jake Hartbarger Leg is out for season
08/04/18 CB Tyson Smith Medical is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 128th in the country in points scored with 152. They have run 718 plays this year for 2,978 yards, which ranks them 125th in Division 1 in total offense. The Scarlet Knights average 4.1 yards per play, which is 127th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 172 1st downs this season, ranking them 126th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Rutgers has run for 1,502 yards as a unit, which ranks 100th in college football. They've run 386 times, averaging 3.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Scarlet Knights have been penalized on offense 67 times for 672 yards so far this year, which has them 63rd in the country in penalties. Artur Sitkowski has passed for 1,158 yards this year. He's completed 134 throws while attempting 272 passes for a completion percentage of 49.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 76.6. He averages 1.6 adjusted yards per throw and 4.3 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Rutgers is 104th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 363. They have given up a total of 4,508 yards on D, which is 82nd in D-1. The Scarlet Knights are 87th in yards per play allowed with 5.9. Opponent offenses have completed 178 throws on 310 attempts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense this season, ranking them 26th and 35th in the nation. The Rutgers pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,072 yards in the air, which is 29th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 451 attempts for 2,437 yards this season, putting them in 117th place in the country against the run. The Scarlet Knights have had 72 penalties for 688 yards on defense this year. That places them 100th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Rutgers is 123rd in the country in punt returns with 8. They've totaled 41 punt return yards and average 5.1 yards per return, which is 109th in D-1. They have returned 29 kicks for 541 yards on special teams, which puts them 57th in kick return yardage. The Scarlet Knights average 19 yards per kick return and they are 127th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,560. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have tried 11 field goals this year and made 8, which is 111th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 73%. Rutgers Scarlet Knights kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 18 for 18 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,984 yards on 70 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 40th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Spartans have run for 1,327 yards as a team, which ranks 116th in college football. They've run 381 times, averaging 3.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Michigan State Spartans have been penalized on offense 67 times for 607 yards so far this season, which has them 61st in the country in penalties. They are 120th in the nation in points scored with 223. They have run 793 plays this season for 3,806 yards, which ranks them 67th in Division 1 in total offense. Michigan State averages 4.8 yards per play, which is 121st in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 221 1st downs this year, placing them 82nd overall as an offensive unit. Rocky Lombardi averages 5.1 yards per pass attempt and 4.7 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 49 passes on 110 attempts for a completion percentage of 44.5%. His quarterback rating this year is 90.1. He has thrown for 565 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Michigan State Spartans rush defense has allowed 330 attempts for 868 yards this year, putting them in 1st place in D-1 against the run. Michigan State has committed 58 penalties for 543 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 39th in college football. They are 20th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 206. They have surrendered a total of 3,521 yards on D, which is 22nd in the country. The Spartans are ranked 16th in yards per play allowed with 4.7. Opposing offenses have completed 252 passes on 426 attempts against the Michigan State defense this season, placing them 127th and 128th in Division 1. The Michigan State Spartans pass defense has also given up a total of 2,653 yards through the air, which is 88th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Michigan State Spartans have attempted 19 field goals this season and made 17, which is 15th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 84%. Michigan State kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 23 for 23 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,780 yards on 70 punts, averaging 40 yards per punt. That places them 97th in Division 1 in punting average. Michigan State is ranked 56th in the nation in punt returns with 17. They've accumulated 105 punt return yards and average 6.1 yards per return, which is 100th in college football. They have returned 17 kicks for 371 yards on special teams, ranking 99th in kick return yardage. The Michigan State Spartans average 23 yards per kick return and they are 117th in the country in all-purpose yards with 4,281.

Who will win tonight's Scarlet Knights/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Spartans -26

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