Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2025

Penn State Primed for Convincing Win

Our prediction is for Penn State to cover the attractive -6.5 line when they face Rutgers. The favorites should be able to triumph by a more comfortable margin and -120 is available on the spread.

80-76 Rutgers Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Rutgers Scarlet Knights got the win in their previous game. A 85-82 triumph occurred on the road when playing Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Penn State Nittany Lions were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 90-85 reverse against Michigan State Spartans.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rutgers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 80-76 triumph when facing Penn State. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Rutgers vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

Penn State should be able to cover the -6.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -120.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our picks along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Rutgers vs Penn State stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Penn State in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Penn State in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rutgers in 11 of their last 18 games on the road.

Penn State -6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Dylan Harper Under 5.5 Rebounds -145

Dylan Harper (Rutgers) can be wagered to register Under 5.5 rebounds at -145. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

Latest Dylan Harper Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-110

Assists

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+124

Under 5.5

-161

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Zach Hicks Over 11.5 Points -112

Zach Hicks (Penn State) can be backed to record Over 11.5 points at -112. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

Latest Zach Hicks Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-115

Assists

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-145

Under 4.5

+111

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Correct Score Prediction

Rutgers 72 - 81 Penn State

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at Penn State to achieve a winning scoreline of 81-72 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Rutgers vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Penn State Plenty of Respect

Sportsbooks’ favorites Penn State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -286 about them triumphing means a 74% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Rutgers, you will find +230 about the underdogs.

6.5 is the spread and 155.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 155.5 can get -115.

There’s a chance to back Penn State at -210 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, Rutgers are available at +155.

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Moneyline

Rutgers

+230

Penn State

-286

Point Spread

Rutgers +6.5

-105

Penn State -6.5

-115

Total Points

Under 155.5

-115

Over 155.5

-105

Ace Bailey Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Ace Bailey is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -135 that he goes Over 18.5 points and +104 when it comes to Under.

Ace Bailey (Rutgers)

Over 18.5

-135

Under 18.5

+104

Dylan Harper (Rutgers)

Over 18.5

-118

Under 18.5

-110

Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State)

Over 16.5

-120

Under 16.5

-108

Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)

Over 13.5

-103

Under 13.5

-125

Zach Hicks (Penn State)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-115

Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State)

Over 7.5

-175

Under 7.5

+134

Dylan Harper (Rutgers)

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-116

Ace Bailey (Rutgers)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-182

Zach Hicks (Penn State)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

+105

Ace Bailey (Rutgers)

Over 7.5

-147

Under 7.5

+113

Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-130

Dylan Harper (Rutgers)

Over 5.5

+124

Under 5.5

-161

Zach Hicks (Penn State)

Over 4.5

-145

Under 4.5

+111

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Rutgers Stats

Penn State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.00 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.20 pts and allowed 70.90 pts in the last 10 home games