Washington vs. Rutgers prediction, odds, line, spread: 2024 college football Week 5 picks by proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its CFB picks and predictions for Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Washington Huskies on Friday

The Washington Huskies (3-1) go on the road to play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0) in a Big Ten showdown on Friday night. Rutgers averages 39.7 points per game, which is fourth in the Big Ten. The Huskies log 27 points per contest. This is the first Big Ten road game for Washington and the Huskies will travel more than 2,000 miles for it. Washington is 2-2 against the spread, while Rutgers is 1-2 ATS.

Kickoff from SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ., is 8 p.m. ET. The Scarlet Knights are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Washington vs. Rutgers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 45, up from opening at 42.5. Before making any Rutgers vs. Washington picks, you need to see the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread. It is also coming off a profitable 13-9 season on top-rated spread picks and is off to a 5-2 start on over/under picks this season. Anyone who has followed it has seen strong returns.

Now, the model has dialed in on Washington vs. Rutgers and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college football odds on the spread, money line and over/under for Rutgers vs. Washington:

• Washington vs. Rutgers spread: Scarlet Knights -1.5
• Washington vs. Rutgers over/under: 45 points 
• Washington vs. Rutgers money line: Scarlet Knights -122, Huskies +100
• WASH: Washington is 8-0 in its last eight games on the road
• RUTG: Rutgers is 6-0-1 against the spread in its last seven games played in September
• Washington vs. Rutgers picks: See picks here

Why Washington can cover

The Huskies have a nice 1-2 punch at receiver that puts defenses in difficult positions and Washington likes to push the ball downfield. Senior receiver Giles Jackson is a dynamic playmaker due to his shiftiness in open space. The California native leads the team in receiving yards (342) with 27 receptions and one score.

On Sept. 14 against Washington State, Jackson had eight receptions for 162 yards and one score. Sophomore receiver Denzel Boston is a lengthy and athletic pass catcher. Boston has notched 24 catches for 287 receiving yards and a team-high five touchdowns. In his previous outing, the Washington native had seven catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why Rutgers can cover

Senior quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is the leader of this Scarlet Knights offense. The Illinois native is 45 of 72 for 646 passing yards and six passing scores. He's finished with 230-plus yards in back-to-back games. On Sept. 7 versus Akron, Kaliakmanis threw for 230 yards and three passing touchdowns.

Senior receiver Dymere Miller has been the go-to option in the aerial attack. Miller owns good speed and big-play ability. The Pennsylvania native has compiled 13 catches for 212 yards and one touchdown. In his last game versus Virginia Tech, Miller snagged five grabs for 98 yards with 19.6 yards per reception. See who to back at SportsLine. 

How to make Washington vs. Rutgers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 43 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Washington vs. Rutgers, and which side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.