Washington vs. Rutgers Picks & Prediction

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Washington -4½ -115

*All picks are based on situations, trends, statistics and injuries among many other factors*

My selection is on Washington minus the points over Rutgers at 6:30 pm et on Tuesday.

I can understand why some bettors would look to grab the points with Rutgers in this matchup. After all, Washington is a long way from home, mired in a losing season, and might have a difficult time getting up for this Tuesday matchup with the Scarlet Knights, in theory at least. However, I'll note that the Huskies own the better overall record in this matchup this season and have faced the more difficult schedule by most metrics this season. Washington enters playing well defensively having held four straight and six of its last eight opponents to 25 or fewer made field goals. Meanwhile, the wheels have come off defensively for Rutgers as it has been blitzed for 26 or more made field goals in seven of its last eight and 12 of its last 14 contests. Over that stretch it allowed five different opponents to connect on 30+ field goals. Look for this one to get away from the Scarlet Knights. Take Washington (8*).