The UCLA Bruins (1-5) face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-2) on Saturday, October 19th. This game will be played at SHI Stadium in Piscataway and televised on FS1. Both UCLA and Rutgers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 ET.

UCLA Bruins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

UCLA Offense Breakdown

UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 14.5 points per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. They are also 96th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. Their third-down conversion rate is low at 33.8%, and their rushing game is almost nonexistent, with only 60.7 yards per game, placing them last in the country.

Ethan Garbers leads the passing attack with 1,101 yards, but he has thrown nine interceptions compared to just four touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 66. UCLA ranks 124th in passer rating nationally. They are 42nd in passing attempts, averaging 31.3 per game, and 85th in passing yards, with 213.3 yards per game.

Rutgers Offense Breakdown

Rutgers’ offense has leaned heavily on their running game, ranking 19th in rushing attempts and averaging 200.7 yards per game on the ground. Kyle Monangai has been the standout performer, rushing for 739 yards and seven touchdowns, with an average of 5 yards per carry. Overall, Rutgers is scoring 25.7 points per game, placing them 59th in the nation.

In our offensive power rankings, Rutgers is 80th heading into week 8. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 1,050 yards with eight touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 78. Rutgers ranks 111th in passing yards per game. Dymere Miller leads the receiving corps with 279 yards and one touchdown.

UCLA Team Defense

UCLA’s defense has been strong against the run, allowing just 93.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 16th nationally. In their recent game against Minnesota, they gave up only 41 rushing yards on 24 attempts. However, the secondary has struggled, allowing 265.7 passing yards per game, ranking 138th, with opposing quarterbacks completing 70.5% of their passes.

Against Minnesota, UCLA’s defense allowed 21 points, giving up 193 passing yards and two touchdowns. They also allowed 19 first downs but forced no turnovers in the game.

UCLA Team Defense

Rutgers’ defense, ranked 29th nationally, has allowed 20.2 points per game this season. They’ve given up 184.7 rushing yards per game and 187 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 70.5 passer rating, the 22nd-lowest in the country.

In their last game, a 42-7 loss to Wisconsin, Rutgers allowed 551 total yards, including 311 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. Wisconsin also threw for 240 yards against the Scarlet Knights.

UCLA vs Rutgers Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the UCLA Bruins offense has averaged 23 points per game while allowing an average of 21. UCLA posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
• The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-0-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
• The last ten games that UCLA was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 1-9 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.

Bruins vs Scarlet Knights Prediction

With the over/under line set at 40.5 points, we recommend taking the under, as our projections have these teams combining for just 38 points.

Rutgers is the -4.5 point favorite at home, and we have them winning this matchup 22-16. We like their chances to cover the spread as the favorite.

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