The Washington Huskies (3-1) face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) on Friday, September 27th. This game will be played at SHI Stadium in Piscataway and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 8:00 ET.
Washington Huskies vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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Washington Offense Breakdown
Washington’s offense was effective in their 24-5 win, racking up 393 total yards and 22 first downs. The Huskies’ ground game contributed 146 yards and one touchdown, while the passing attack added 247 yards and two scores.
Quarterback Will Rogers completed 71.4% of his passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 118.6. Jonah Coleman led the rushing effort with 67 yards on 15 carries, and Denzel Boston was the top receiver, hauling in seven catches for 121 yards.
Rutgers Offense Breakdown
In their 26-23 win over Virginia Tech, Rutgers’ offense put up 429 yards, with 269 yards coming through the air. Athan Kaliakmanis completed 64% of his passes, finishing with 269 yards and a passer rating of 100.25. Ian Strong was his top target, hauling in four receptions for 110 yards.
The Scarlet Knights’ ground game was effective, with 160 yards on 51 carries. Kyle Monangai led the team with 84 yards on 26 attempts and added a rushing touchdown.
Washington Team Defense
Washington’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Northwestern to just 112 total yards. The Huskies picked off two passes and allowed only 53 yards through the air, with Northwestern completing just 8 of 27 pass attempts. On the ground, Washington gave up 59 yards and no rushing touchdowns.
Washington Team Defense
After giving up 183 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground, Rutgers’ defense will be looking to tighten up in their next game. The Scarlet Knights managed to hold Virginia Tech to just 137 passing yards on 13 completions, and they picked off one pass. In total, Rutgers allowed 320 yards and 26 points, but they did enough to help their team come out on top, even on the road.
Washington vs Rutgers Trends
- Through their last five road contests, the Washington Huskies offense has averaged 32 points per game while allowing an average of 30. Washington posted an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 ATS.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Rutgers has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 18 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Washington Huskies have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Rutgers has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Huskies vs Scarlet Knights Prediction
Washington is the +2.5 point underdog on the road vs. Rutgers this week, but we like them to win this game straight-up, with our score prediction being 30-24 in favor of the Huskies.
Given that Washington is the underdog, we see a lot of value in taking them to cover the spread and win the game. Additionally, we would recommend taking the over on the 46.5 point line, as our model projects a combined 54 points.
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Last updated:September 24, 2024 Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Washington Huskies