- The Rutgers is a -4.5 point favorite vs. UCLA
- The UCLA vs. Rutgers Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points
- TV Channel: FS1
The UCLA Bruins (1-5) visit SHI Stadium to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-2) on Oct. 19 in Piscataway, NJ. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Rutgers is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The UCLA vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 40.5 total points.
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UCLA vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UCLA | +4.5 -110 | 40.5 -110 | +165 |
| Rutgers | -4.5 -110 | 40.5 -110 | -200 |
UCLA vs Rutgers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Rutgers will win this game with 67.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both UCLA and Rutgers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
UCLA vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 55.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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UCLA Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- UCLA has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.80 Units / 62% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)
- UCLA have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 36% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+2.70 Units / 25% ROI)
- UCLA has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.00 Units / 13% ROI)
Rutgers Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 10 games (+4.40 Units / 37% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.70 Units / 29% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games (+2.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.22 Units / 2% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for UCLA players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best UCLA Player Prop Bets Today
- Ethan Garbers has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 65% ROI)
- Moliki Matavao has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
UCLA Against the Spread (ATS) Record
UCLA is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.25 Units / -3.82% ROI).
- UCLA is 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -37.21% ROI
- UCLA is 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI
- UCLA is 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Rutgers is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Rutgers is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
UCLA: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
UCLA is 1-5 (.167) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .461
UCLA is 1-9 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: .419
UCLA is 1-7 (.125) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: .423
UCLA is 1-4 (.200) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: .506
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. UCLA
Rutgers is 1-9 (.100) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .388
Rutgers is 1-9 (.100) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .443
Rutgers is 3-7 (.300) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .504
Rutgers is 3-7 (.300) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .451
Matchup Notes for UCLA vs. Rutgers
Rutgers’s TEs has gained 150 yards on 22 receptions (just 6.8 YPR) this season — worst among Big Ten TEs. UCLA’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 1,050 passing yards in 6 games (just 175.0 YPG) this season — 20th-worst among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed 265.7 passing yards per game this season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 1,050 passing yards in 6 games (just 175.0 YPG) this season — 20th-worst among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed 265.7 passing yards per game this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.
UCLA’s WRs have just 121.0 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 22.7 receiving yards per game to TEs this season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.
UCLA’s offense has averaged just 0.8 passing TDs per game this season — T-9th-worst among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense has allowed just 0.7 passing TDs per game this season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.
UCLA’s WRs has 4 receiving touchdowns this season — T-3rd-fewest among Big Ten WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 4 receiving touchdowns this season — T-2nd-fewest among Big Ten defenses.
UCLA Offensive Stats & Trends
UCLA Skill Players have caught just 5 of 21 passes (24% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone this season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 59%
UCLA Skill Players have caught just 5 of 21 passes (24% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 59%
UCLA TEs have averaged 14.1 yards per reception (690 yards/49 catches) since the 2023 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.9
UCLA TEs averaged 18.7 yards per reception (431 yards/23 catches) in the 2023 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.9
UCLA RBs have been targeted 7 times in short yardage situations this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers TEs have averaged just 7.4 yards per reception (295 yards/40 catches) since the 2023 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.9
Rutgers’s TEs has gained 150 yards on 22 receptions (just 6.8 YPR) this season — worst among Big Ten TEs. UCLA’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — T-17th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 1,050 passing yards in 6 games (just 175.0 YPG) this season — 20th-worst among FBS offenses. UCLA’s defense has allowed 265.7 passing yards per game this season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Rutgers Skill Players have averaged just 2.4 yards per reception (19 yards/8 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 9.1
Rutgers Skill Players have averaged 19.3 yards per reception (405 yards/21 catches) with over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 12.5
UCLA Bruins Defensive Stats & Trends
UCLA has allowed 4.7 touchdowns per interception (14 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 1.3
UCLA has allowed 9.4 Yards per Attempt (848 yards/90 attempts) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 6.2
UCLA has allowed 9 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among Power Conference Teams
UCLA has allowed 10 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– 4th-most in FBS
UCLA tackled opponents for a loss on 16 of 54 rushing attempts (30% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers has allowed a Completion Pct of 74% (45 completions/61 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 59%
Rutgers did not record a sack (37 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
Rutgers allowed 328.0 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last week– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 145.4
Rutgers allowed 328.0 yards from scrimmage per game to RBs last week– worst in FBS; Average: 146.9
Rutgers allowed 5 rushing TDs last week– most in the Big Ten
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