UMass vs Rutgers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: UMass vs Rutgers
UMass square off against Rutgers in this Week 1 matchup at SHI Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday, September 3.
UMass look capable of avoiding a heavy defeat against Rutgers and that leads us to back the underdogs against the spread. Especially when you can get +28.5 which is available at -105.
UMass Minutemen ended the 2025 regular season with a 45-14 home loss to Bowling Green Falcons at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights were beaten 40-36 by Penn State Nittany Lions in their 2025 regular-season finale at SHI Stadium.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Rutgers won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 48-21 victory was registered against UMass at SHI Stadium.
UMass vs Rutgers Prediction & Picks
Dive into our full UMass vs Rutgers betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
UMass have been given a more than generous +28.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a big loss in this college football matchup and you can play them at -105.
Our CFB handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.
Key UMass vs Rutgers stats:
UMass +28.5 Probability
The top betting apps are suggesting that our pick has a 51.3% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Dylan Lonergan (Rutgers) is available at -114 to record fewer than 228.5 passing yards. We're confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.
The odds for Antwan Raymond (Rutgers) to have less than 10.5 receiving yards are -114. We're confident he’ll fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, so we're backing the Under.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of UMass +28.5, Over 51.5 and Dylan Lonergan (Rutgers) to have Under 228.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
20
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41
Rutgers
A 41-20 win for the Knights is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.
UMass vs Rutgers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Rutgers are massive -10000 favorites. They are regarded as 99% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. UMass Minutemen are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +2400.
28.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 52.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 52.5, there are odds of -102.
The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college football clashes. The top betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Five Wins for Rutgers
Rutgers own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 33.70 points on offense and surrendering 30.40 on defense.
UMass have come up short in ten consecutive away outings. They own a 0-10 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 13.70 points scored and 41.60 points allowed.
The last time Rutgers faced UMass at SHI Stadium, they won 48-21.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rutgers Home Stats |
5-5 | 64.10 | 33.70 | 30.40 | 9 | 1 | |
 UMass Away Stats |
0-10 | 55.30 | 13.70 | 41.60 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
UMass Stats
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
- 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +28.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +28.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -28.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -28.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 49.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 55.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 9.70 pts and allowed 39.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 13.70 pts and allowed 41.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 59.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 64.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.50 pts and allowed 33.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 33.70 pts and allowed 30.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
2 | 0 | 107 | 16 | 91 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Washington
|
2 | 0 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Wisconsin
|
1 | 1 | 49 | 50 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Purdue
|
1 | 1 | 80 | 57 | 23 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
1 | 1 | 65 | 66 | -1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
1 | 1 | 79 | 27 | 52 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
1 | 1 | 72 | 45 | 27 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Illinois
|
1 | 1 | 69 | 54 | 15 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
USC
|
3 | 0 | 130 | 56 | 74 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 3W |
Iowa
|
2 | 0 | 56 | 13 | 43 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
UCLA
|
2 | 0 | 73 | 34 | 39 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Penn State
|
2 | 0 | 72 | 9 | 63 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Northwestern
|
1 | 0 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
2 | 0 | 105 | 28 | 77 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Michigan
|
2 | 0 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Michigan State
|
2 | 0 | 65 | 27 | 38 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Maryland
|
2 | 0 | 100 | 14 | 86 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
|
Rutgers
|
0 | 2 | 42 | 65 | -23 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
| Mid-American | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Michigan
|
1 | 2 | 56 | 79 | -23 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
|
UMass
|
2 | 0 | 74 | 31 | 43 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Akron
|
1 | 1 | 61 | 48 | 13 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Ball State
|
1 | 1 | 44 | 73 | -29 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Buffalo
|
1 | 1 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Central Michigan
|
1 | 1 | 20 | 48 | -28 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Kent State
|
1 | 1 | 36 | 72 | -36 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Miami (OH)
|
1 | 1 | 59 | 66 | -7 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Ohio
|
1 | 1 | 50 | 76 | -26 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Toledo
|
1 | 1 | 83 | 40 | 43 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Western Michigan
|
1 | 1 | 61 | 27 | 34 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Bowling Green
|
0 | 2 | 20 | 76 | -56 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Sacramento State
|
1 | 2 | 72 | 77 | -5 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
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