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Penn State Football and Big Ten picks ATS

By Lawrence Santa Maria

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) avoids the tackle attempt of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) while running with the ball after a catch during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) avoids the tackle attempt of Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Riley Moss (33) while running with the ball after a catch during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights tight end Jovani Haskins (13) scores on a touchdown reception during the second overtime against the Michigan Wolverines at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2020; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights tight end Jovani Haskins (13) scores on a touchdown reception during the second overtime against the Michigan Wolverines at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Rutgers +11 vs Purdue

Rutgers gave Michigan all they could handle in a three overtime loss last week, yet again proving they may not be ready or know how to win games, but the Scarlet knights are much improved under coach Greg Schiano.

Outside of a trip to Ohio State, Rutgers has lost there other 3 games by a combined 15 points and was leading late in the second half in two of those games.

Senior quarterback Noah Vedral has changed the identity of this offense, throwing for 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns this season. Rutgers should be able to move the ball on porous Purdue pass defense that surrenders 260 yards a game through the air.

One the other side, Purdue’s offense with Rondale Moore back looks more like it did in 2018, putting up 492 yards on Minnesota last week in a game the Boilermakers should have won.  Quarterback Jake Plummer threw for 367 yards and three touchdowns vs the Gophers, and should have success against Rutgers who ranks near the bottom of the Big Ten in passing defense.

Purdue being this big of a favorite against anyone is puzzling, at 2-2 there largest margin of victory is seven points. Purdue will win, but Rutgers keeps it close enough to cover the number. Expect a high scoring affair, Purdue 34-26.

The pick: Rutgers +11

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