UCLA Bruins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCLA Bruins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Scarlet Knights (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 40.5

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-2) will try to beat the UCLA Bruins (1-5) at SHI Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024. UCLA opens this matchup as 6.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 40.5.

The UCLA Bruins step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bruins stepped onto the field against the Minnesota Golden Gophers and took a loss by a score of 21-17. The UCLA Bruins ran the rock 26 times and tallied 36 yards, which had them averaging 1.4 yards per tote. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 62 plays which gave them 329 yards. UCLA conceded 26 pass completions on 37 tries for 193 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.3%. When it came to stopping the run, the Bruins conceded 41 yards on 24 attempts, which calculates to 1.7 yds per run allowed.

When it comes to scoring points, the UCLA Bruins are sitting at 14.5 PPG. As a unit they hold an average of 59.5 yards via the ground game which ranks them 132nd in D-1. The Bruins have attained 1,637 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring, UCLA has compiled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns on the ground. UCLA has accrued 95 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 46 infractions for 450 yards. They have surrendered the football 11 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Bruins have conceded 1,594 yds which has them ranked 113th in Division 1. They are allowing 265.7 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 70.3%. In total, they are surrendering 358.2 yards per outing which has them sitting 68th in D-1. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 92.5 rushing yards per contest for the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 555 yards on the ground through 6 outings. The Bruins rank 97th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 28.5 PPG.

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The Scarlet Knights head into this game 4-2 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Scarlet Knights walked away with a loss by a score of 42-7 against the Wisconsin Badgers. The Scarlet Knights ended up finishing with 271 yards while running 67 plays (4.0 yds per play). Rutgers rushed for 4.8 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 168 yards on 35 carries. Rutgers allowed 47 rushing attempts for 309 yards (6.6 yards per carry). The Scarlet Knights passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 71.4%, surrendering 240 yds on 20 for 28 passing.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Scarlet Knights currently sit 89th in Division 1 holding an average of 25.7 PPG. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights average 374.5 yards per game, which is good for 83rd in college football. The Rutgers offense has 189 yards of penalties on 24 violations, which is 130th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 4 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have tallied 126 1st downs. During the season so far, the Scarlet Knights have thrown for a total of 1,050 passing yards as well as an average of 175.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks 115th in D-1. They have an average of 199.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,197 yards overall.

The Scarlet Knights are relinquishing 20.2 points per contest, which has them sitting 36th in the nation. Rutgers has allowed a total of 1,097 yards via the ground game (182.8 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 121 points in total. They have given up 4 touchdowns from the passing game and 187.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 30th in college football. The Scarlet Knights defense has taken the field for 385 plays, which has them ranked 49th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 5 picks over the course of the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bruins +6.5

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