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Rutgers vs Washington Prediction 9-27-24 College Football Picks

Washington Huskies (3-1) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0)
September 27, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -2.5 / Washington Huskies +2.5; Over/Under: +42.5
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The Washington Huskies and Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet Friday in week 5 college football action at SHI Stadium. Here’s a Rutgers vs Washington Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Washington Pick.

Washington Huskies Betting Preview

The Washington Huskies lost to Washington State, beat Northwestern, and they play Michigan next. The Washington Huskies haven’t lost a true road game since October 2022. Will Rogers is completing 75.7 percent of his passes for 1,048 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Giles Jackson and Denzel Boston have combined for 629 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Hunter has 10 receptions.

The Washington Huskies ground game is averaging 164.8 yards per contest, and Jonah Coleman leads the way with 373 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Washington is allowing 10.3 points and 237.5 yards per game. Carson Bruener leads the Washington Huskies with 21 tackles, Zach Durfee has 2.5 sacks and Thaddeus Dixon has 1 interception.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Howard, Akron, and Virginia Tech, and they play Nebraska next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look for their first 4-0 start since the 2012 season. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 62.5 percent of his passes for 646 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Dymere Miller and Ian Strong have combined for 358 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Kenny Fletcher has 12 receptions.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 255.7 yards per contest, and Kyle Monangai leads the way with 457 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 15.7 points and 296 yards per game. Dariel Djabome leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 22 tackles, Malcolm Ray has 1 sack and Shaquan Loyal has 1 interception.

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

  • The favorite has won each of Rutgers’ last 15 games at SHI Stadium.
  • Washington has lost each of its last five September games as an underdog.
  • Rutgers has covered the spread in each of its last 10 September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • Washington has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three September games as an underdog.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Washington’s last eight September games as an underdog has gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of Rutgers’ last four September games against non-AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Rutgers ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
  • Rutgers ranks T3rd among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (43).
  • Washington ranks T3rd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.8).
  • Washington ranks T9th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (4.0).

Rutgers vs Washington Prediction

I told folks last week not to sleep on the Scarlet Knights, and Rutgers went into Virginia Tech and won as 4-point underdogs. Rutgers is an improved program that has more talent than we’re used to seeing, and the wins are starting to come. Rutgers is also 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games as a favorite.

I’ve been on the Rutgers bandwagon for a while now, and there’s no reason to jump off now. The Washington Huskies are still a team in transition and despite a win over Northwestern, they still can’t run the ball and the offense isn’t finishing drives. Give me Rutgers and a reasonable number.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -2.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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