The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-0) welcome the Wagner Seahawks (0-1) to SHI Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Wagner at Rutgers odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Wagner is coming into this game following a 48-31 loss to Fordham. After being up at half, Wagner allowed 34 second-half points to its opponent and ended up being outscored in the final 2 periods 34-10.
Wagner starting QB Nick Kargman went for 2 touchdowns yet also had 2 interceptions with just over 200 yards. Kargman is a transfer from Western Michigan.
As for the Big Ten Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights are coming into this game having taken down 22-21. Rutgers went into the half down 14-6 but used a strong second half to stay undefeated.
The Scarlet Knights are led by starting RB Kyle Monangai who had a team-high 78 rushing yards. Rutgers had just 110 passing yards split among 2 quarterbacks.
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Wagner at Rutgers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Wagner +47.5 (-105) | Rutgers -47.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Wagner at Rutgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Rutgers 60, Wagner 10
Money line
PASS.
There is certainly no value here. Upsets happen, and if this comes back on the board before kickoff, it’s not worth the risk.
Against the spread
LEAN RUTGERS -47.5 (-110).
Wagner allowed 38 points to Fordham, so when it plays a Power-5 program, the unthinkable could happen.
Rutgers should be able to run the score up, especially at home. Rutgers hasn’t beaten a program this badly since Morgan State in 2017, but it’s likely that this is a repeat of that brutal 65-0 beatdown.
The Scarlet Knights actually looked good with 322 yards and more than 200 of those coming on the ground. Wagner isn’t going to be able to keep pace in the trenches and should get ran over.
I’d bet on Rutgers to blow them out in this one, and the number dropped 4 points in your favor Saturday morning.
Over/Under
BET OVER 57.5 (-112).
Another way to bet on Rutgers is by backing the Over.
The Scarlet Knights went for 58 and 75 in their 2 non-Power 5 games last season. Having a significant edge in size on the offensive and defensive line, expect a strong showing that should be filled with lengthy runs.
Also Wagner’s Kargman was a three-star recruit, so he has some talent and should be able to get his side on the board, having scored 34 in their season-opening loss.
With Kargman hopefully getting Wagner a few scores, Rutgers dominant in the trenches and especially in the run game, expect a high-scoring battle.
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