UCLA vs Rutgers Picks and Prediction – 10/19/2024

The UCLA Bruins will be on the road again this week with a game in New Jersey against Rutgers. UCLA has just one win and five losses through six games played on a 5 game losing streak following a four point loss against Minnesota last time out. Defensively UCLA has struggled immensely during their losing streak allowing 31.6 points per game overall. Offensively the Bruins have not helped the defense averaging just 14.2 points per game after 17 points came against Minnesota. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Ethan Garbers is the offensive leader this season for UCLA with 1101 yards and four scores on 92 completions. TJ Harden has been the top ball carrier with 166 yards and one score on 55 carries. Keegan Jones has added 94 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries. TJ Harden also leads the team with 204 yards on 21 receptions. Rico Flores Jr. has added 187 yards and one touchdown on 12 catches. J Michael Sturdivant has added 169 yards and one score on 12 grabs as well. Logan Loya has compiled 15 catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights will be back at home this week with four wins and two losses overall following a bad double-digit loss against Wisconsin a week ago. Offensively Rutgers was terrible which is 271 yards and seven points after scoring nothing in the 1st 45 minutes of the game. Defensively Rutgers was terrible giving up 42 points including 28 in the second half on more than 550 total yards of offense.

Athan Kaliakmanis struggled immensely under center for Rutgers completing just 12 of 32 passes for 103 yards in the game. Kyle Monangai led the way on the ground for the Scarlet Knights with 72 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries. Christian Dremel boasted a team high 54 yards on two receptions.

Despite their recent struggles records will get back to their winning ways this week. Look for the Scarlet Knights to overwhelm UCLA in every facet of this game resulting in the win. Take the Scarlet Knights to do enough to end their recent skid as they get a home win and cover against the Bruins. Final Score Prediction, Rutgers Scarlet Knights win and cover 42-10.