Connecticut at Temple College Football Picks & Predictions 10/14/2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Lincoln Financial Field

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Lincoln Financial Field is the venue for the game between the Connecticut Huskies and the Temple Owls on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Temple as 13.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 59.5. The Owls are 2-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-5-0. The Huskies are 0-5-0 ATS and their over/under record is 4-1-0.

Valuable Connecticut Huskies Betting Trends

The Connecticut Huskies are 4-1-0 against the over/under

The Connecticut Huskies are 0-5-0 against the spread

Important Temple Owls Betting Trends

The Temple Owls are 1-5-0 against the over/under

The Temple Owls are 2-4-0 against the spread

Key Connecticut Huskies Injuries

10/08/17 OL Cam DeGeorge Undisclosed injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Temple
10/08/17 DL Folorunso Fatukasi Undisclosed injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Temple
10/01/17 DB Ian Swenson Shoulder out for season
09/27/17 WR Hergy Mayala Ankle expected to miss 4-6 weeks
09/27/17 DL James Atkins Calf expected to miss 4-6 weeks
09/27/17 LS Nick Zecchino Undisclosed out for season
09/27/17 OL Ryan Crozier ACL out for season
08/27/17 LB E. J. Levenberry Knee out indefinitely
08/16/17 DL Philippe Okounam Knee out indefinitely

Key Temple Owls Injuries

10/08/17 DB Derrek Thomas Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Connecticut
10/08/17 OL Jovahn Fair Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Connecticut
10/06/17 K Austin Jones Knee out indefinitely
10/06/17 DB Cequan Jefferson Rest out indefinitely
10/01/17 RB Jager Gardner Leg out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Connecticut Huskies have run for 716 yards as a unit, which ranks 95th in the nation. They've run 186 times, averaging 3.8 yards per rush as a unit. The Huskies have been penalized on offense 20 times for 182 yards so far this year, which has them 123rd in the country in penalties. They are 85th in Division 1 in points scored with 142. They have run 355 plays this year for 2,345 yards, which ranks them 23rd in the nation in total offense. The Huskies average 6.6 yards per play, which is 21st in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 108 1st downs this season, ranking them 74th overall as an offensive unit. Bryant Shirreffs has completed 94 throws while attempting 141 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. He has passed for 1,475 yards this year. He averages 10.8 adjusted yards per throw and 10.5 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 171.3.

Defensive Statistics

The Huskies rush defense has given up 190 attempts for 879 yards this season, putting them in 74th place in the country against the run. They have had 50 penalties for 450 yards on defense this year. That places them 124th in Division 1. Connecticut is 121st in college football in points surrendered on defense with 218. They have given up a total of 2,878 yards on D, which is 124th in the nation. The Huskies are 126th in yards per play allowed with 6.9. Opponent offenses have completed 159 throws on 229 attempts against the Connecticut Huskies defense this season, ranking them 129th and 123rd in the country. The Connecticut pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,999 yards in the air, which is 129th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Connecticut Huskies have tried 6 field goals this year and made 4, which is 90th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 67%. Connecticut Huskies kickers have made 93% of their extra points, going 14 for 15 this season. Their punters have accumulated 732 yards on 20 punts, averaging 37 yards per punt. That ranks them 127th in the NCAA in punting average. Connecticut is 90th in the country in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 55 punt return yards and average 9.2 yards per return, which is 40th in D-1. They have returned 20 kicks for 483 yards on special teams, which puts them 14th in kick return yardage. The Huskies average 24 yards per kick return and they are 36th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,883.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Owls are 111th in Division 1 in points scored with 115. They have run 422 plays this season for 2,002 yards, which ranks them 47th in the nation in total offense. The Temple Owls average 4.7 yards per play, which is 120th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 108 1st downs this year, placing them 78th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Temple has run for 600 yards as a team, which ranks 112th in the country. They've run 214 times, averaging 2.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Owls have been penalized on offense 45 times for 374 yards so far this season, which has them 15th in the nation in penalties. Logan Marchi has thrown for 1,302 yards this season. He has completed 103 passes on 191 attempts for a completion percentage of 53.9%. His quarterback rating this year is 117.7. He averages 6.8 yards per pass attempt and 6 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Temple is 79th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 156. They have surrendered a total of 2,549 yards on D, which is 113th in Division 1. The Owls are ranked 96th in yards per play allowed with 6. Opposing offenses have completed 120 passes on 204 attempts against the Temple defense this season, placing them 104th and 109th in the country. The Temple Owls pass defense has also given up a total of 1,518 yards through the air, which is 112th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 223 attempts for 1,031 yards this year, putting them in 94th place in D-1 against the run. The Owls have committed 44 penalties for 377 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 107th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Temple is ranked 53rd in the nation in punt returns with 9. They've accumulated 48 punt return yards and average 5.3 yards per return, which is 83rd in college football. They have returned 25 kicks for 536 yards on special teams, ranking 8th in kick return yardage. The Temple Owls average 21 yards per kick return and they are 68th in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,586. The Owls have attempted 15 field goals this season and made 11, which is 11th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 73%. Temple kickers have made 91% of their extra points, going 10 for 11 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,268 yards on 31 punts, averaging 41 yards per punt. That places them 80th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Huskies/Owls college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Huskies +13.5

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