The UConn Huskies have been struggling offensively so far this season, which has led to the UNDER going a perfect 4-0 in their contests this year. The Huskies will visit BYU, a team with their own offensive issues, on Friday night.
- UConn is 0-18 SU in their last 18 road games in October.
- BYU is 0-4 SU and ATS in their past four games in October.
- Injured QB Taysom Hill has accounted for three of BYU’s 11 touchdowns this season.
UConn has only scored a combined three touchdowns over their past two games with an average score of just 16.5 points per game on the season as a whole.
The Cougars have been struggling offensively this season with an average of 22.75 points per game and are coming off a shutout loss to Michigan. Since replacing injured starter Taysom Hill, quarterback Tanner Mangum has been simply average with four touchdowns and three interceptions.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the Connecticut Huskies listed as 17.5-point underdogs earlier this week at Sportsbook. The line has moved three points and now sits at -14.5. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 35-17 win for the Cougars on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Connecticut Huskies vs BYU Cougars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Connecticut Huskies will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Friday, as they are 2-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the BYU Cougars are 3-1 ATS. Connecticut is 0-4 against the over under total, while BYU is 2-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and BYU vs Connecticut injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 57-rated BYU Cougars and the No. 101-rated Connecticut Huskies in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the BYU Cougars No. 106-ranked offense (22.75 PPG) against a Connecticut Huskies defense that ranks No. 24 at 17.25 PPG. The BYU Cougars passing attack has averaged 246.75 yards per game, more than the Connecticut Huskies give up through the air (124.75 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Connecticut Huskies own the league's No. 12-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 85 yards per game when on the road. BYU, on the other hand, rates No. 126 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Huskies suffered a Week 4 loss against Navy in their last game, falling 28-18 at Rentschler Field.
De'Veon Smith ran through the Michigan defense for 125 yards in BYU's last game, but the Cougars still lost a 31-0 decision at Michigan Stadium.
- Connecticut is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Connecticut is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 5 games
- Connecticut is 4-13-3 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
- BYU is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- BYU is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of BYU's last 14 games
- BYU is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Connecticut at Central Florida, Saturday, October 10th
BYU home to East Carolina, Saturday, October 10th
