Florida Atlantic Owls (1-2) vs. UCONN Huskies (1-2)
September 21, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: UCONN Huskies -2.5 / FAU Owls +2.5; Over/Under: +47
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The FAU Owls and the UConn Huskies meet in week 4 college football action from Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCONN vs FAU Prediction.
FAU Recap
The FAU Owls come into this one looking to build on their first win of the season in a 38-20 win over FIU last time out. After this game, FAU will head home to take on Wagner.
Owls Trying To Build Momentum
Cam Fancher has thrown for 470 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 58% passing while also rushing for 141 yards this season. Zuberi Mobley leads FAU on the ground with 178 rushing yards and 3 TDs while Omari Hayes leads FAU’s receiving group with 10 receptions for 132 receiving yards and a touchdown. On defense, Jackson Ambush leads the Owls with 21 total tackles while Devonta Davis has a sack and Kahzir Brown and Phillip Dunnam each have a pair of interceptions as well on the year.
Why the FAU Owls will win
- UConn has lost each of its last 11 home games against opponents from the American Athletic Conference.
- UConn has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 13 September games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- FAU has covered the spread in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
UConn Huskies Recap
The UConn Huskies come into this game hoping to bounce back from a 26-21 loss to Duke in their last matchup. After this game, UConn will welcome the Buffalo Bulls to town. Joe Fagnano has thrown for 477 yards, 6 touchdowns, and an interception on 56.8% passing while Nick Evers has thrown for 208 yards, a touchdown, and 2 INTs.
Cam Edwards leads the Huskies on the ground with 153 rushing yards and 2 scores while Durell Robinson has 140 rushing yards as well. Skyler Bell leads UConn’s receiving group with 14 grabs for 304 yards. On defense, Jayden McDonald has a team-high 25 total tackles including 11 solo tackles while Tui Faumuina-Brown has 23 total tackles. As a team, UConn’s defense has combined for 6 sacks and an interception.
Why the UConn Huskies will win
- FAU has lost 21 of its last 22 road games against non-conference opponents.
- The home team has won seven of UConn’s last eight games.
- UConn has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite.
- FAU has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
UCONN vs FAU Prediction
I’m on the Owls here. There are far better options on the board for Saturday’s card, but at least with FAU, they’ve shown us something against an FBS opponent by breaking out the offense against FIU. UConn, I’m not sure has done anything to warrant being favored here aside from being at home as their one win came against a bad Merrimack team and they have two losses on the road, so it’s kind of hard to gauge what the Huskies are here. Either way, I’ll take a shot on FAU with the points, but not a game I’m rushing to the window to bet necessarily.
