Rutgers vs Michigan State Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be back on the road this week with a game in East Lansing against Michigan State. Rutgers comes into this week with six wins through 11 games played following a 7 point loss against Illinois a week ago to end a 2 game-winning streak. Defensively Rutgers had trouble a week ago giving up 38 points including 23 in the fourth quarter as Illinois compiled 431 total yards. Offensively Rutgers did move the ball well scoring 31 points on 387 total yards but turned the ball over once resulting in the loss period stay up to date with our College Football Picks.

Athan Kaliakmanis leads Rutgers this season with 2302 yards and 16 touchdowns on 186 completions. Kyle Monangai Is the top ball carrier for the Scarlet Knights with 1150 yards and 12 scores on 225 carries. Dymere Miller leads Rutgers this season with 683 yards and four touchdowns on 53 receptions, while Ian Strong has added 33 grabs for 508 yards and four scores.

The Michigan State Spartans will be back at home this week with five wins on the year following a 7 point victory against Purdue last week to end a three-game losing streak. Defensively Michigan State was phenomenal a week ago allowing 17 points on 338 total yards after forcing 2 turnovers in the game period offensively the Spartans did just enough compiling 296 yards to score 24 points as they all came in the first half.

Aidan Chiles leads the Michigan State offense this season with 2265 yards and 12 scores on 179 completions to go along with 236 yards and three touchdowns on 93 carries. Kay’Ron Lynch Adams is the top ball carrier for Michigan State with 580 yards and two touchdowns on 124 carries. Nate Carter is second on the team with 109 carries for 452 yards and four scores. Nick Marsh leads all Michigan State receivers with 636 yards and three touchdowns 39 receptions.

Both teams have been up and down thus far this season as each will look to finish the year on a positive note. Rutgers has already punched their ticket into a bowl game and will keep Michigan State out this week. The Scarlet Knights are better on both sides of the ball and will do the work throughout this matchup leading to the win. Take Rutgers to do the work as they get the win the cover against Michigan State on the road. Final Score Prediction, Rutgers Scarlet Knights win and cover 27-17.