Georgia State Panthers (2-5) vs. UCONN Huskies (5-3)
November 1, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: UCONN Huskies -7.5 / Georgia State Panthers +7.5; Over/Under: +48.5
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The Georgia State Panthers and the UConn Huskies meet in week 10 college football action from Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UCONN vs Georgia State Prediction.
Georgia State Recap
The Georgia State Panthers come into this game looking to bounce back after a 33-26 loss at the hands of App State last time out. After this game, Georgia State will head on the road for a matchup against James Madison.
Panthers Drop 4th Straight
Christian Veilleux has thrown for 1,301 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 58.4% passing while Zach Gibson’s thrown for 433 yards and 4 TDs on 68.3% passing. Freddie Brock leads the Panthers on the ground with 497 rushing yards and 2 TDs while Michel Dukes has added 232 rushing yards and a touchdown. Ted Hurst leads the Panthers with 506 receiving yards along with 6 touchdowns while Dorian Fleming has a team-high 31 receptions for 333 yards and another five Panthers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Xavier Robinson and Justin Abraham each have a team-high 39 total tackles while Kevin Swint has a team-high 4 sacks and Henry Bryant has 3 sacks on the year. Kenyatta Watson II also has a pair of interceptions this season.
Why the Georgia State Panthers will win
- UCONN has lost 22 of its last 26 games in November.
- Georgia State has won seven of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
- Georgia State has covered the spread in each of its last six November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UCONN has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
UConn Recap
The UConn Huskies come into this one looking to build on their 17-10 win over Rice last time out. After this game, UConn will play against UAB and Syracuse.
Huskies Looking For Bowl Eligibility
Joe Fagnano has thrown for 999 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions on 58.2% passing while Nick Evers has thrown for 739 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 INTs. Durell Robinson leads the Huskies with 565 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns while Mel Brown has 360 rushing yards as well and Cam Edwards has chipped in 357 rushing yards with 4 scores also on the year. Skyler Bell leads UConn’s receiving group with 28 grabs for 581 yards and 4 touchdowns while TJ Sheffield’s contributed 353 receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Jayden McDonald has a team-high 69 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. As a team, UConn’s defense has combined for 15 sacks and 5 interceptions.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- The favorite has won each of UCONN’s last 10 games at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
- Georgia State has lost each of its last seven games in November.
- UCONN has covered the spread in each of its last five home games in November.
- Georgia State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
UCONN vs Georgia State Prediction
I’m on UConn here. I’m hoping this line drops below a touchdown, but the Panthers should have a hard time against a decent UConn defense while the Huskies I expect to run the ball down Georgia State’s throats here as the Panthers’ rush defense is going to be the worst unit on the field. I think UConn punches the ticket to bowl eligibility with a win and cover here. Give me UConn.
