For the fourth time this season, Penn State is more than a three-touchdown favorite.
The Nittany Lions opened as 26-point favorites against Rutgers on Sunday, according to VegasInsider.com, one day after a commanding 22-10 win over Wisconsin. Early money is on James Franklin’s squad, with the line sitting at Penn State -27 as of Monday afternoon. The Nittany Lions have a 61 percent chance to cover at -27, per Covers.com.
The over/under is set at 52.5. Despite dominating the tempo of Saturday’s win, the Nittany Lions managed only 22 points. Over the last six games, Penn State is averaging 22.