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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (0-0)
Date: Sunday, September 3rd
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: SHI Stadium
NCAA Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: Northwestern +6.5 | Rutgers -6.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: Northwestern +205 | Rutgers -261
College Football Betting Total: O/U 40.5
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As the college football season progresses, we’re steadily approaching the kickoff of Week 1.
In the previous season, Rutgers experienced an exceptionally poor performance in their passing game, while Northwestern encountered difficulties in defending against the running plays. Something has to give in 2023…right?
Northwestern and Rutgers did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 0-3. Against the spread, each team also went 1-2 and finished with an over/under mark of 1-2.
These games averaged a combined 15 points per contest.
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Northwestern Wildcats
The Wildcats are coming off a season in which they finished with a record of 1-11, putting them 14th in the Big Ten – West. In Big Ten – West action, Northwestern went 1-5. In non-conference action, the Wildcats were 0-6.
Last year, Northwestern did not qualify for a bowl game.
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
At the quarterback position, the Wildcats are returning last year’s leading passer, Ryan Hilinski. Last year, he threw for 1644 yards and threw six touchdowns. Overall, he completed 55.8% of his passes and finished with a passer rating of 71.
The Northwestern Wildcats are looking for Cam Porter to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 286 yards on the ground. Bryce Kirtz is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 19 for 212 last season.
Last season, Northwestern’s defense finished 11th in quarterback hurries and 28th in sacks. The team’s secondary ended the season with 6 interceptions and allowed 183.4 passing yards per contest (26th).
Against the run, the Wildcats were 144th in rushing yards allowed per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Last season, the Scarlet Knights put together a record of 4-8 and finished 13th in the Big Ten – East while going 1-5 in conference play.
The defense was lacking most of the season. Resulting in an increase of their points allowed per game from 25.6 to 29.3.
In the non-conference portion of their schedule, the Scarlet Knights went 3-3 and did not qualify for a post-season bowl game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Stats
At the quarterback position, the Scarlet Knights are returning last year’s leading passer, Evan Simon. Last year, he threw for 777 yards and threw four touchdowns. Overall, he completed 57.7% of his passes and finished with a passer rating of 65.
Rutgers’ top returning wide receiver is Chris Long, who is coming off a season in which he finished with 200 on 15 receptions. Kyle Monangai is Rutgers’ top returning rusher with 445 rushing yards last year.
Rutgers’ rush defense finished the season ranked 68th in rushing yards allowed and finished 52nd in passing yards allowed per contest.
For the season, team’s scored an average of 29.2 points per game, placing them 111th in the country.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Wildcats are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Scarlet Knights are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Wildcats are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Scarlet Knights have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Wildcats’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Scarlet Knights’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Northwestern vs. Rutgers Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcats | +232 | +205 | +7 | +6.5 |
| Scarlet Knights | -295 | -261 | -7 | -6.5 |
4* Free Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Northwestern +6.5
For this week’s matchup between Rutgers and Northwestern, I’m taking Northwestern at +6.5.
Schiano persistently keeps trying to replicate the spark he once gave the college from 2005 to 2011. I’m just not sure it’s going to happen again.
Last year, Rutgers was a below .500 team vs. the spread and I like the value that Northwestern present at +6.5.
Lean to the OVER.
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