In this article we will formulate a Washington vs Rutgers prediction for this College Football game on Friday, October 10th at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 7 matchup.
Washington Huskies Betting Preview
The Washington Huskies are 4-1 (1-1) this year after they defeated Maryland by a score of 24-20 last week. Washington trailed 20-0 in the third quarter, but they scored the final 24 points to complete the comeback and get the win. The Huskies out gained Maryland by a total of 390-274, went 5-12 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Demond Williams Jr went 28-41 for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jonah Coleman rushed 18 times for 57 yards and one score. Denzel Boston led the receivers with six receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown in the game. The Washington defense recorded zero sacks and four tackles for loss in the victory.
Prior to that win, Washington lost to Ohio State, but did start the season with wins over Washington State, UC Davis, and Colorado State. The Huskies are averaging 39.4 points per game with 255.2 passing yards and 191.2 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 19.8 points against per game this season. Demond Williams Jr has completed 73.3% of his passes for 1,226 yards, eight touchdowns, and one interception, while Denzel Boston has 25 receptions for 346 yards and four scores. Jonah Coleman has led the ground game for Washington with 474 yards and 10 touchdowns this year.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 3-2 (0-2) this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 31-28 in their last game. Rutgers led 14-0 in the second quarter and 21-14 at halftime, but was outscored 17-7 in the second half for the loss. The Scarlet Knights out gained Minnesota by a total of 387-359, went 7-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. Athan Kaliakmanis went 21-34 for 249 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Antwan Raymond rushed 26 times for 161 yards and two scores. KJ Duff led the receivers with six receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown in the game. The Rutgers defense recorded two sacks and five tackles for loss in the defeat.
Prior to that loss, Rutgers lost to Iowa by a score of 38-28, but did beat Ohio, Miami-OH, and Norfolk State before that. The Scarlet Knights are averaging 39.0 points per game with 293.6 passing yards and 140.4 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 25.4 points against per game this season. Athan Kaliakmanis has completed 67.3% of his passes for 1,399 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, while KJ Duff has 30 receptions for 420 yards and three scores. Antwan Raymond has led the ground game with 87 carries for 471 yards and nine touchdowns this season.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won each of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Husky Stadium.
- Rutgers has lost each of its last nine October games as an underdog.
- Washington has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite in Washington.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games in October.
- Washington has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
- Washington has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents at Husky Stadium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Washington’s last five games as a favorite in Washington have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Washington ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (14.6).
- Washington has overturned the largest 3rd quarter deficit to win a game this season – 17 points vs Maryland.
- Rutgers has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of five points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Rutgers has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
Washington vs Rutgers Prediction
Rutgers comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win of the season and they have allowed 31 and 38 points in their last two games. The Scarlet Knights have had a solid offensive attack this year, but the defense needs to improve. Washington struggled to move the ball for six quarters against Ohio State and Maryland, but finally woke up in the second half to avoid a bad loss to the Terrapins. Washington is the much better team in this matchup and they should score 35+ points here. Take the Huskies to cover at home.
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