NCAA Football
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2015: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS)
Odds to win conference: +50000
Season win total: 6
Why bet the Scarlet Knights: Rutgers was a complete and utter mess last season. The team had no direction from their head coach who was suspended for three games, and they were simply decimated by injuries. Chris Ash is the new head coach, and he has a lot of work to do. But the good news is Rutgers returns 16 starters, and off a disappointing 4-8 season in 2015, there’s plenty of motivation for the Scarlet Knights.
Why not bet the Scarlet Knights: The program was in free fall last season, so it’s not like Rutgers will be able to just flip a switch in 2016. Their road schedule is absolutely brutal with games at Washington, at Ohio State, and at Michigan State. The Scarlet Knights will play a brutal 3-game set against Iowa, the aforementioned Buckeyes, and Michigan. There’s optimism for Rutgers, but taking a wait and see approach may be the best thing to do early on.
Season win total pick: Over 6
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