UMass vs UConn Betting Preview
Two Independents are ready to throw down on Friday night when the UMass Minutemen (1-7) visit the UConn Huskies (4-5). UMass is as bad as they get on the FBS level, while UConn is surprisingly just two wins away from a rare bowl appearance. Sugarhouse Sportsbook has the opening line at UConn -15.5 and the over at 40.5 points scored. This game will air live on CBS Sports Network.
Through eight games, UMass is scoring just 12.0 points per game and are gaining 243.0 yards per game, 76.1 through the air and 166.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Minutemen are averaging 32.0 points against, and 385.4 yards allowed, 202.9 passing and 182.6 rushing.
After nine games, UConn is scoring just 18.1 points per game and are gaining 290.0 yards per game, 103.1 through the air and 186.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Huskies are averaging 29.1 points against, and 395.4 yards allowed, 239.4 passing and 156.0 rushing.
UMass vs UConn Prediction
Last time out, UMass hosted New Mexico State and fell 23-13. UMass scored the first 10 points of the game and were leading 13-10 at the half. New Mexico State scored the final 13 points of the game to get the double-digit win. Brady Olson went 15/28 for 97 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception on the day. UMass ran the ball 32 times for 162 yards, a 5.1 average, and one touchdown in the loss. Defensively, UMass allowed 334 total yards and did not force any New Mexico State turnovers.
UConn hosted Boston College and earned a 13-3 win. The Huskies led 10-0 after the first quarter and 10-3 at the half. UConn scored the only points of the second half, a field goal in the fourth, in what was just a terrible game to watch. Zion Turner went 11/19f or 173 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions on the day. Defensively, the Huskies allowed 335 total yards and forced five Boston College turnovers, three interceptions and two recovered fumbles.
Series History: UMass won the meeting last season, 27-13, and now lead the all-time series 38-35-2.
Pick: UMass might be the worst team in the country, but I am not sure either team is going to score 15 points in this game. Give me the Minuteman as my football pick against the spread this week.