The Connecticut Huskies and No. 22 Boise State Broncos are ready to face off on the turf at Albertsons Stadium. This showdown will kick off fairly late for those on the East Coast (10:15 p.m. ET) and fans can catch the action by tuning in to ESPNU.
Connecticut Huskies vs. Boise State Broncos Betting Preview
Boise State has been tabbed as the heavy favorite and is currently giving up 34 points to Connecticut. There should be some good in-game betting possibilities for this match, and Oddsmakers have set the over/under (O/U) at 64 points.
The line opened at -34. The game’s total hasn’t changed since it opened at 64.
The Huskies have gained 0.0 units so far in 2018 and are 0-1 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an Over-Under mark of 1-0. The Broncos are up 1.0 unit for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and also own an O/U record of 1-0.
The Huskies have gone 0-1 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Broncos are 1-0 SU.
The Huskies are still in search of win No. 1 after a 56-17 defeat to UCF last week. David Pindell completed 27-of-41 passes for 266 yards, as well as one TD and an interception. Pindell (157 rushing yards on 22 attempts, one TD) also led the ground attack and was complemented by Kevin Mensah (59 yards on 20 carries). Kyle Buss (seven receptions, 113 yards) and Aaron McLean (five catches, 42 yards) handled the receiving duties in the defeat.
Boise State enters this one after just getting a 56-20 win over Troy. Brett Rypien completed 20-of-28 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns. Alexander Mattison (56 yards on 14 rush attempts, one TD) led the running game as Sean Modster (seven receptions, 167 yards, two TDs) and CT Thomas (three catches, 68 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the win..
Bedding Prediction: Connecticut Huskies vs. Boise State Broncos
SU Winner – Boise State, ATS Winner – Connecticut, O/U – Over
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Team Betting Trends
Boise State has lost one fumble this season while Connecticut has lost two
The Huskies O-line gave up 35 sacks last season. Their defense created 23 sacks.
Broncos quarterbacks were sacked 28 times last year. Their defense recorded 34 sacks
The Huskies created 17 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Broncos put up 25 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Huskies logged 18 passing touchdowns last season.
The Broncos produced 26 passing touchdowns last season.
The Boise State D has created five sacks on the year while Connecticut has 0.
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