UCONN Huskies (6-3) vs. UAB Blazers (2-6)
November 9, 2024 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: UAB Blazers +6.5 / UCONN Huskies -6.5; Over/Under: +55.5
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The UConn Huskies and the UAB Blazers meet in week 11 college football action from Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UAB vs UCONN Prediction.
UConn Recap
The UConn Huskies come into this one looking to build on back-to-back wins after improving to 6-3 on the year after a 34-27 win over Georgia State last time out. After this game, UConn has a bye week before heading on the road again to take on Syracuse.
Huskies Go Bowling
Joe Fagnano has thrown for 999 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 58.2% passing while Nick Evers has thrown for 814 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 4 INTs. Durell Robinson leads the Huskies with 586 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns while Mel Brown has 498 rushing yards as well and Cam Edwards has chipped in 445 rushing yards with 4 scores also on the year. Skyler Bell leads UConn’s receiving group with 30 grabs for 601 yards and 4 touchdowns while TJ Sheffield’s contributed 353 receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Tui Faumuina-Brown has a team-high 76 total tackles and 2 sacks. As a team, UConn’s defense has combined for 16 sacks and 7 interceptions.
Why the UConn Huskies will win
- The favorite has won each of UConn’s last nine games.
- UAB has lost each of its last eight games as an underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of UAB’s last seven games at Protective Stadium.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven November games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
UAB Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this one looking to build on their 59-21 win over Tulsa last time out to improve to 2-6 on the year. After this game, UAB heads on the road for a date with Memphis.
UAB Snaps Skid
Jacob Zeno has thrown for 819 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 69.5% passing while Jalen Kitna has thrown for 1,269 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 INTs on 69.5% passing. Lee Beebe Jr. has 485 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns while Kam Shanks has 41 receptions for 486 yards and 4 touchdowns. Amare Thomas has 42 receptions for 454 yards and 8 touchdowns while another six Blazers have 100+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Michael Moore has a team-high 61 total tackles while Desmond Little has 4 sacks. As a unit, UAB’s defense has combined for 14 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UConn has lost 13 of its last 14 road games in November.
- UAB has won 12 of its last 13 home games in November.
- UConn has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- UAB has covered the spread in each of its last four November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
UAB vs UCONN Prediction
I’m on the over here. I just don’t see a ton of stops in this game. I expect UAB To air it out considering they need to win out to have a shot at a bowl game and they just hung 59 on Tulsa last week, but on the other side, UConn has an ability to run through anyone like a hot knife through butter and I think it’s just a tough spot for UAB’s defense. We’ve seen totals of 80, 60, 54, 91, 59, and 64 in UAB’s last six games and I think we have another high-scoring one here. Give me the over.
