Buffalo Bulls vs UConn Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

UConn is the -5.5 point favorite as they host Buffalo in a week five non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET from Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford. The game can be seen on CBSS. The over/under line is currently at 45.5 points. Buffalo comes in with a 3-1 record, while UConn is 2-2 on the season.

BUFFALO BULLS VS UCONN HUSKIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +5.5

This game will be played at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:

• We have the Buffalo Bulls winning this one by a score of 29 to 23
• Not only do we have the Buffalo Bulls winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points

Will The Buffalo Bulls Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Buffalo is now 3-1 after pulling off an upset on the road against Northern Illinois. The Bulls, who were +13 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for Buffalo, as it was a Mid-American matchup. The game ended in overtime, with Buffalo coming out on top 23-20.

Heading into the game, Buffalo was looking to pull off the upset on the road, and they were able to do just that. The Bulls were down 7-0 after the first quarter but managed to make it 14-3 at halftime. Buffalo came back to tie the game at 14-14 in the third quarter, and after the teams traded touchdowns in the fourth, the game went to overtime with a 20-20 tie. The over/under line for the game was 43 points, and the combined score hit this total exactly.

In their 23-20 overtime win over Northern Illinois, Buffalo’s offense put up 186 total yards. The Bulls picked up nine first downs, with their passing game accounting for 107 yards and a touchdown. C.J. Ogbonna completed 58.8% of his passes, throwing for 107 yards and ending the game with a passer rating of 96.94. Victor Snow was the top receiver, catching three passes for 72 yards.

Buffalo’s rushing attack was limited to 79 yards on 36 carries, but Al-Jay Henderson was effective, averaging 5.1 yards per carry and leading the team with 56 yards on the ground. Henderson also scored one of Buffalo’s two touchdowns in the game.

Buffalo’s defense had a tough time stopping the run in their last game, giving up 165 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 359 total yards and 23 points through the air. The Bulls’ secondary did manage to pick off one pass, but they gave up 194 passing yards on 23 completions.

Are The UConn Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

UConn is now 2-2 after their 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic. The Huskies, who were -1 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The combined score of 62 points surpassed the over/under line of 45.5 points.

UConn led 3-0 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 17-0 by halftime. Florida Atlantic managed to score in the third quarter, but the Huskies still led 27-7, and they outscored the Owls 21-7 in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

UConn’s offense was dominant in their 48-14 win, racking up 544 total yards. The Huskies’ ground game was particularly effective, amassing 423 rushing yards on 65 attempts. Mel Brown led the way with 156 yards on 21 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per rush. UConn found the end zone four times on the ground and added two passing touchdowns.

Quarterback Nick Evers completed 64.3% of his passes for 88 yards and one touchdown, finishing with a passer rating of 105.65. Skyler Bell was the top receiver, with one catch for 43 yards.

UConn’s defense was dominant in their 48-14 win over Florida Atlantic, holding them to just 250 total yards. The Huskies’ secondary was particularly effective, limiting Florida Atlantic to 87 passing yards on 9 completions. UConn’s defense also picked off a pass and held the Owls to just 9 first downs. However, they did struggle to contain the run, giving up 163 yards and two rushing touchdowns.