Buffalo Bulls vs Connecticut Huskies Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Bulls vs Connecticut Huskies

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Huskies (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Buffalo Bulls (3-1) are headed to Pratt & Whitney Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Connecticut Huskies (2-2). Connecticut is 5.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 46.

The Buffalo Bulls come into this game with a record of 3-1 this year. In their last game, the Bulls faced the NIU Huskies and walked away with a win by a score of 23-20. In the running game, the Bulls conceded 165 yards on 42 tries, which is an average of 3.9 yds per run surrendered. Buffalo allowed 23 completions on 43 tries for 194 yards, and a completion percentage of 53.5%. In all, they ran 54 plays which converted into 184 yds. The Buffalo Bulls ended up rushing 37 different times and accounted for 77 yds, which had them averaging 2.1 yards per tote.

The Bulls have racked up 1,070 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Buffalo has earned 4 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 4 times. Buffalo has accumulated 56 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 18 penalties for 195 yds. As a team they hold an average of 132.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 99th in the country. Regarding scoring points, the Buffalo Bulls hold an average of 21.8 points per game.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Bulls are allowing 758 yds which has them sitting in 66th in D-1. They have surrendered 189.5 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 63.8%. During this campaign, they are conceding 323.3 yards per contest which has them sitting 56th in Division 1. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns by air in addition to 7 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.6 yards per tote and 133.8 rushing yards per game on the season. Overall, they have conceded 535 rushing yards through 4 games. The Bulls sit in 43rd in the nation in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 18.5 PPG.

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The Huskies come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Huskies walked away with a victory by a final of 48-14 against the Florida Atlantic Owls. Connecticut rushed the ball for 6.4 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 421 yards on 66 carries. The Huskies finished the contest with a total of 542 yds on 81 plays (6.7 yds per play). The Huskies pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 56.3%, surrendering 87 yds on 9 out of 16 through the air. Connecticut gave up 26 rush attempts for 163 yds (6.3 yards per carry).

The Connecticut Huskies hold an average of 447.5 yards per game, ranking them 37th in the country. The Connecticut offense has 201 penalty yards on 22 infractions, which ranks 70th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 241.5 yards via the ground game and have run for 966 yards in total. They have thrown 3 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 86 first downs. When discussing the points being put on the board, the Huskies are ranked 38th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 34.8 PPG. During the season so far, the Huskies have compiled 824 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 206.0 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 91st in college football.

Connecticut has given up a total of 677 rushing yards (169.3 yards per game) as well as 6 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have given up 7 touchdowns through the air and 222.5 yards/outing, ranking them 82nd in D-1. They have 0 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions on the season. The Huskies defense has taken part in 271 plays, which is 106th in college football. The Huskies are giving up 26.8 points per game, which has them sitting 89th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have relinquished 107 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Huskies -5.5

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