Akron Zips vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Point Spread Picks

Rutgers trounced Howard 44-7 to start off a season that has high hopes as the Scarlet Knights bring back 16 starters, including an experienced offensive line. Kyle Monangai ran for 165 yards and a touchdown and QB Athan Kaliakmanis threw three touchdown passes for the Scarlet Knights, who are 4-0-2 ATS their past six games following a win and 4-0-1 ATS their past five September games. Akron was routed as expected 52-6 by Ohio State. The Zips averaged only 16 points per game in 2023 and they return just three offensive starters. They averaged only 1.3 yards per rush and just 165 yards of offense against the Buckeyes and don't expect Akron to score many points in this game either. Rutgers returns eight starters on defense after allowing only 21 points per game last season. Akron has gone UNDER five of six September games and Rutgers is 5-1 UNDER in Week 2. Take Rutgers and the UNDER.