The UConn Huskies and Boston College Eagles meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Alumni Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

UConn Huskies Betting Preview 

The UConn Huskies look for their second road win to improve to 2-6 on the year. UConn has lost 6 of its last 8 road games. Ta’Quan Roberson is completing 59.4 percent of his passes for 1,145 yards, 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Justin Joly and Cameron Ross have combined for 636 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Brett Buckman has 29 receptions. The UConn Huskies ground game is averaging 141 yards per contest, and Victor Rosa leads the way with 405 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, UConn is allowing 30.4 points and 399.6 yards per game. Jackson Mitchell leads the UConn Huskies with 70 tackles, Pryce Yates has 2.5 sacks and Chris Shearin has 2 interceptions.

Connecticut Huskies Team Facts

• Connecticut has lost 24 of its last 25 games as a road underdog.
• Connecticut has covered the spread in five of its last six October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Connecticut has lost the first half in 12 of its last 13 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
• Five of Connecticut’s last six October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston College Eagles Betting Preview 

The Boston College Eagles look for a fourth straight win to become one win away from bowl eligibility. Boston College has lost 5 of its last 7 home games. Thomas Castellanos is completing 57.5 percent of his passes for 1,398 yards, 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Lewis Bond and Ryan O’Keefe have combined for 663 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Joseph Griffin Jr. has 17 receptions. The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 206 yards per contest, and Castellanos leads the way with 628 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 30.4 points and 384 yards per game. Vinny DePalma leads the Boston College Eagles with 53 tackles, Neto Okpala has 2 sacks and Elijah Jones has 3 interceptions.

Boston College Eagles Team Facts

• Boston College has won each of its last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Boston College has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Boston College has won the first half in 18 of its last 24 games against non-conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
• Boston College has won the first quarter in three of its last four home games against non-conference opponents.
• Each of Boston College’s last 11 games have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boston College has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (2).

Randy’s Pick

I’m not running to the window to lay double-digit chalk with Boston College, but the Eagles have won 3 straight, and they’re coming off a nice road win over Georgia Tech. The UConn Huskies have been competitive in some losses, but they’re still 1-6 on the year and 112th in scoring offense and 105th in scoring defense. At some point, UConn has to show some life on either side of the ball. BC is feeling good about itself, needs this win to improve its chances at a bowl berth. Give me Boston College in a comfortable home win.