Big Ten rivals Penn State Nittany Lions and Rutgers Scarlet Knights are set to clash, with both teams having faced challenges this season. Rutgers holds a record of 10-15 (3-11 Big Ten) following the loss of players Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. Penn State’s record stands at 11-15, with a disappointing 2-13 in conference play. Both teams are also struggling against the spread, with Penn State at 11-15 ATS and Rutgers at 12-13 ATS.

The tipoff at the Bryce Jordan Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET with Penn State favored by 4.5 points, and an over/under of 148.5 points. For those considering betting on this matchup, explore the predictions and insights from SportsLine.

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After simulating the game 10,000 times, SportsLine’s model anticipates hitting the Over on the total points. Both teams have shown a tendency to exceed their point totals this season, with current projections indicating combined points reaching as high as 150.

If interested in where to focus your betting, keep an eye on the side of the spread that the model suggests has a nearly 60% success rate. Visit SportsLine for detailed betting predictions.