Pick details
| MATCHUP | Maryland Terrapins | UConn Huskies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | -11.5 -108 | +11.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -455 | +350 |
| Total | Over 52.5 (-105) | Under 52.5 (-115) |
| Where | Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT | |
| When | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins beat Hampton, and they play Virginia Tech next. Maryland looks to win two straight games for the first time since September last year. Malik Washington is completing 61.3 percent of his passes for 185 yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions. Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding and Chris Durr Jr. have combined for 103 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Ejani Shakir has 2 receptions.
The Maryland Terrapins’ ground game is averaging 365 yards per contest, and DeJuan Williams leads the way with 116 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 0 points and 85 yards per game. Trey Reddick leads the Maryland Terrapins with 6 tackles; Eyan Thomas has 2 sacks, and DD Holmes has 2 sacks.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies beat Lafayette, and they play Southern Miss next. The UConn Huskies have won 5 straight regular-season games. Kalieb Osborne is completing 73.1 percent of his passes for 265 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Javon Brown and Raymond Liggins III have combined for 150 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while JD Willoughby has 3 receptions.
The UConn Huskies’ ground game is averaging 301 yards per contest, and Kalieb Osborne leads the way with 90 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, UConn is allowing 7 points and 209 yards per game. Hayden Pegg leads the UConn Huskies with 6 tackles, K’Von Sherman has 1 sack, and Jayden Price has 2 pass deflections.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last nine games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
- Maryland has lost six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Connecticut has covered the spread in each of its last five games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won 21 of its last 22 games against non-conference opponents.
- Connecticut has lost each of its last 16 September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Connecticut has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.
- Maryland has covered the spread in each of its last four road openers.
- Connecticut has lost the first half in each of its last five games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last seven September games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Maryland’s last eight September games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Connecticut Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Javon Brown ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Ejani Shakir ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Connecticut ranks T1st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Maryland ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Maryland ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Maryland vs UConn Prediction
Maryland is the more talented team and should be favored, but I’m not sure it’s good enough to be laying double-digit points on the road. UConn has come up over the last few seasons and is far more competitive than it’s been in the past. Yes, this year’s squad lost a lot of production, but there are still respectable players on this roster, and this team competes. UConn is not a pushover and will be up for this game at home. I’ll take a stab at the points.
