Michigan State Spartans vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Matchup

Check out our free Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Michigan State Spartans pick and preview for this CFB week 14 game in East Lansing. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 CFB matchup.

FS1 will be covering the 3:30 ET kickoff between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Michigan State Spartans this Saturday, November 30th. The game will be played at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing (MI). The Spartans are the slight -1.5-point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently set at 47.5 points. Both teams come into this one with a 5-6 record for the season. The money line odds are close, with Rutgers at -104 and Michigan State at -116.

Scarlet Knights vs. Spartans Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Michigan State Spartans
Where: East Lansing at Spartan Stadium (MI)
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds MST -1.5, RUTGER -104 | MST -116 O/U 47.5

Scarlet Knights Preview:

Rutgers enters Week 14 against Michigan State with a 6-5 record, already bowl-eligible. They rank 61st in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of reaching a bowl game. On the road, they are 2-2, while their home record stands at 3-3 this season.

The Scarlet Knights have gone 5-4-1 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +2 points per game. They are 2-3 ATS as the favorite and 3-1-1 as the underdog.

Rutgers’ over/under record is 7-3, with their games averaging 51.5 points. The average over/under line for their games is 46.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.

Scarlet Knights Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 14, Rutgers’ offense is averaging 26.7 points per game, placing them 62nd nationally. However, they rank 41st in our offensive power rankings. Their run game is their strength, averaging 175.5 rushing yards per game on 39 attempts.

Kyle Monangai leads the ground attack with 1,150 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,302 yards and 16 touchdowns, but his passer rating is 83, and Rutgers ranks 96th in passer rating nationally.

Scarlet Knights Team Defense

Rutgers' defense has allowed 24.7 points per game this season, ranking 52nd nationally. In their recent game against Illinois, they gave up 38 points, including 431 total yards—182 rushing yards and 249 passing yards.

Opponents have averaged 241.7 passing yards per game against Rutgers, ranking them 123rd in the country. The defense has faced the 19th fewest rushing attempts nationally, allowing 153 rushing yards per game.

Spartans Preview:

The Scarlet Knights have gone 5-4-1 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +2 points per game. They are 2-3 ATS as the favorite and 3-1-1 as the underdog.

Rutgers’ over/under record is 7-3, with their games averaging 51.5 points. The average over/under line for their games is 46.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 47.5 points.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 14, Michigan State’s offense ranks 93rd in scoring, averaging 19.8 points per game. They are 75th in our offensive power rankings. Their third-down conversion rate is 38.6%, and they are 108th in rushing, with 118.9 yards per game.

Aidan Chiles leads the passing attack with 2,265 yards, but he has 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 79. Michigan State is 58th in passing attempts, averaging 30 per game. Nick Marsh has 636 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Spartans Team Defense

Michigan State's defense played a key role in their recent 24-17 win over Purdue, allowing just 17 points. They limited Purdue to -4 rushing yards on 19 attempts but gave up 342 passing yards on 47 attempts, while also forcing an interception.

On the season, Michigan State is ranked 52nd in the nation, allowing 24.7 points per game. They are giving up 211.5 passing yards per game and 119.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 37th nationally against the run.

Scarlet Knights vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights offense has averaged 19 points per game while allowing an average of 24. Rutgers posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-1-1 ATS.
In their last five home games, Michigan State has averaged 17 points per game while allowing 28. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Michigan State Spartans have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 0-3 against the spread.