UCONN (1-2) vs Florida Atlantic (1-2)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: UCONN -2.5 / Florida Atlantic +2.5 — Over/Under: 47
The Florida Atlantic Owls and UConn Huskies meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Here’s a Florida Atlantic vs UCONN Prediction. This article will include a Florida Atlantic vs UCONN Pick.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls lost to Army, beat FIU, and play Wagner next. The Florida Atlantic Owls have lost 3 straight road games. Cam Fancher is completing 58 percent of his passes for 470 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Omari Hayes and CJ Campbell Jr. have combined for 213 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Milan Tucker has 6 receptions.
The Florida Atlantic Owls ground game is averaging 144.3 yards per contest, and Zuberi Mobley leads the way with 178 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, FAU is allowing 20 points and 370 yards per game. Jackson Ambush leads the Florida Atlantic Owls with 21 tackles, Chisom Ifeanyu has 1 sack and Kahzir Brown has 2 interceptions.
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.