Akron Zips vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Akron Zips vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (-21.5)

Total/Over-Under: 39

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0) host the Akron Zips (0-1) at SHI Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Rutgers is 21.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 39.

The Akron Zips come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Zips went up against the Ohio State Buckeyes and took a loss by a final of 52-6. The Akron Zips ran the football 35 times and compiled 47 yds, earning them an average of 1.3 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they ran 64 plays which gave them a total of 177 yards. Akron surrendered 18 pass completions on 31 tries for 234 yards, and a completion rate of 58.1%. Against the rush, the Zips gave up 170 yds on 33 attempts, which is an average of 5.2 yds per rush surrendered.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Akron Zips have an average of 6.0 points per game. Offensively they average 47.0 yards on the ground ranking them 125th in the nation. The Zips have earned 177 total yards for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Akron has totaled 0 so far this year. Akron has recorded 11 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 5 infractions for 35 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Zips have given up 234 yards which puts them in 94th in D-1. They have allowed 234.0 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.1%. In total, they have surrendered 404.0 yards/game ranking them 102nd in the nation. They have yielded 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 2 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.2 yards per tote and 170.0 rushing yards per contest this year. For the year, they have conceded 170 running yards through 1 contest. The Zips are ranked 127th in Division 1 in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 52.0 PPG.

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The Scarlet Knights come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Scarlet Knights went home victorious with a score of 44-7 when they faced the Howard Bison. Rutgers rushed the ball for 7.2 yards per tote, finishing with 329 yds on 46 attempts. The Scarlet Knights finished the contest with 476 yards and they ran 70 plays (6.8 yds per play). The Scarlet Knights pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 56.0%, relinquishing 116 yards on 14 out of 25 through the air. Rutgers relinquished 36 rushing attempts for 145 yds (4.0 yards per rush).

Regarding putting points on the board, the Scarlet Knights rank 39th in the country averaging 44.0 points per game. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights average 476.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 49th in D-1. The Rutgers offense has racked up 40 yards of penalties on 3 infractions, which is 104th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown no interceptions while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to earn 29 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Scarlet Knights have thrown for a total of 147 yards through the air, which ranks 111th in college football. They average 329.0 yards via the ground game.

The Scarlet Knights are allowing 7.0 PPG, which has them ranked 39th in the nation. Rutgers has allowed a total of 145 rushing yards in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground for the campaign. Overall, they have conceded 7 total points. They have allowed the opposition no touchdownss through the air as well as 116.0 yards/outing, ranking them 27th in the country. The Scarlet Knights defense has participated in 61 plays, which has them ranked 49th in Division 1. Their defense has totaled no fumbles recovered and 1 interception on the year.

Who will win tonight's Zips/Scarlet Knights college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Zips +21.5

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