Florida Atlantic vs UCONN Prediction College Football Picks 9/21/24

UConn Huskies Betting Preview

The UConn Huskies beat Merrimack, lost to Duke, and play Buffalo next. The UConn Huskies have won their last 2 home games. Joe Fagnano is completing 56.8 percent of his passes for 477 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Skyler Bell and Cam Edwards have combined for 390 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while TJ Sheffield has 7 receptions.

The UConn Huskies ground game is averaging 181.7 yards per contest, and Edwards leads the way with 153 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, UConn is allowing 31 points and 439 yards per game. Jayden McDonald leads the UConn Huskies with 25 tackles, Jordan Wright has 1 sack and Langston Hardy has 1 interception.

Why the Connecticut Huskies will win

• Florida Atlantic has lost each of its last eight road games against non-conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of Connecticut's last three games.
• Connecticut has covered the spread in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as an underdog.
• Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Connecticut's last seven games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Five of Florida Atlantic's last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Connecticut ranks T17th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (11.7).
• Connecticut ranks T117th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.3).
• Florida Atlantic ranks T120th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (2.3).
• Florida Atlantic ranks 119th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (301.0).

Florida Atlantic vs UCONN Prediction

The Florida Atlantic Owls haven't shown much on the offensive side of the ball, and their defense hasn't been able to stop the run. The UConn Huskies just took Duke down to the wire on the road, which should give them some confidence coming back home. UConn has also covered 5 of its last 7 games as a favorite. This improved offense of UConn and home field should be the difference in this contest. I'll lay the small number with the Huskies at home.