In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs UConn Prediction for this College Football Week 2 matchup on Saturday, September 12th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
UConn Huskies Preview
The UConn Huskies have a 1-0 record and are coming off a 56-7 home win over Lafayette, where they outgained them 671-209 yards. UConn had 370 passing yards, 301 rushing yards, and 25/33 completed passes. They were 6/12 on third down conversions, had 11-134 penalties, and lost the turnover battle by 2-0.
Kalieb Osborne led UConn with 19/26 passes and 265 passing yards. Kalieb Osborne had a team-high 90 rushing yards, while Javon Brown caught 6 passes for a team-high 92 receiving yards. Defensively, Jalil Martin led the Huskies with 5 total tackles, 2 of them solo, and John Lista led the team with one sack.
Maryland Terrapins Preview
The Maryland Terrapins have a 1-0 record and are coming off a 62-0 home win over Hampton, where they outgained them 646-85 yards. Maryland had 281 passing yards, 365 rushing yards, and 25/38 completed passes. They were 8/14 on third down conversions, had 6-70 penalties, and won the turnover battle by 0-3.
Malik Washington led Maryland with 19/31 passes and 186 passing yards. DeJuan Williams had a team-high 116 rushing yards, while Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding caught 6 passes for a team-high 57 receiving yards. Defensively, Trey Reddick led the Terrapins with 5 total tackles, 2 of them solo, and DD Holmes led the team with 2 sacks.
Maryland Terrapins @ Connecticut Huskies Betting Trends: Week 2
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last nine home games.
- Maryland has lost eight of its last nine games.
- Connecticut has covered the spread in each of its last five home games.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five September games as a favorite.
- Connecticut has won the first half in each of its last eight home games.
- Connecticut has won the first quarter in each of its last six home games in September.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last 19 games against non-conference opponents.
- Connecticut has lost each of its last 23 September games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Maryland’s last six games.
- Connecticut has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games against teams from Maryland.
- Maryland has won the first quarter in each of its last seven September games as a favorite.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Maryland’s last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last seven home games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of Maryland’s last eight road openers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Connecticut Huskies Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, Jediyah Willoughby ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 2, DeJuan Williams ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Connecticut ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Connecticut ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Maryland ranks T1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (0.0).
- Maryland ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Maryland vs UConn Prediction
In this Maryland vs UConn Prediction, Maryland is coming as -11.5 road favorites. Both teams are coming off easy wins in their opening games of the season, winning by 49 and 62 points respectively, scoring 118 points combined, while allowing just 7 points. I cannot fade a team at home when it’s coming off a 49-point win and will be playing their second straight game at home to start the season. UConn was also 8-5 ATS last season and has covered the spread in its last four home games, while Maryland was just 5-7 against the spread and has failed to cover the spread in its last three on the road. Take UConn and grab those +11.5 points in this one.