Rutgers vs UMass Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 1 2026

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights versus the UMass Minutemen is on the college football schedule for Thursday.

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Rutgers vs UMass Odds & Spread

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• Moneyline: Rutgers: (-10000) | UMass: (+2400)
• Spread: Rutgers: -28.5 (-115) | UMass: +28.5 (-105)
• Total: 52.5 -- Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)

Rutgers vs UMass Betting Trends

• Rutgers' record against the spread last year was 6-6-0.
• Rutgers was unbeaten ATS (1-0) when at least a 28.5-point favorite last year.
• In 12 Rutgers games last year, seven went over the total.
• UMass posted a 3-9-0 record against the spread last season.
• UMass had two wins ATS (2-1) as a 28.5-point underdog or more last season.
• There were nine UMass games (out of 12) that went over the total last season.

Rutgers vs UMass Prediction & Pick

All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Scarlet Knights win (94.4%)

Rutgers vs UMass Point Spread

UMass is a 28.5-point underdog against Rutgers. UMass is -105 to cover the spread, and Rutgers is -115.

Rutgers vs UMass Over/Under

Rutgers versus UMass, on Sept. 3, has an over/under of 52.5, with the over being -120 and the under -102.

Rutgers vs UMass Moneyline

The Rutgers vs UMass moneyline has Rutgers as a -10000 favorite, while UMass is a +2400 underdog.

Rutgers vs. UMass Points Insights

• The average implied total for the Scarlet Knights last season was 35.0 points, 6.0 fewer points than their implied total of 41 points in Thursday's game.
• The Minutemen's average implied point total last season (33.7 points) is 21.7 points higher than their implied total in this matchup (12 points).

Rutgers vs. UMass Game Info

• Game day: Thursday, September 3, 2026
• Game time: 6 p.m. ET
• TV channel: BTN
• Location: Piscataway, New Jersey
• Stadium: SHI Stadium

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