UConn Huskies vs Duke Blue Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham will be the site for this week three non-conference matchup between the UConn Huskies and Duke Blue Devils. Kickoff is set for 6:00 ET, and the game can be seen on ACC Network. Duke comes in with a 2-0 record, while UConn is 1-1 on the season. The Blue Devils are favored by -17 points, and the over/under line is currently at 47.5 points.
UCONN HUSKIES VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -17
This game will be played at Wallace Wade Stadium at 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:
- We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 36 to 18
- Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -17
- Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points
Will The UConn Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
UConn is now 1-1 for the season after a 63-17 victory over Merrimack College. This game was not included in the betting lines. The Huskies and Merrimack combined for 80 points, with UConn putting up 63 of them.
UConn dominated from the start, taking a 35-7 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, the score was 56-7, and the Huskies added one more touchdown in the third quarter. Merrimack scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, while UConn added a field goal to close out the game.
Quarterback Joe Fagnano led UConn’s offense to a 63-17 victory, throwing for 328 yards and five touchdowns while completing 68.4% of his passes. Skyler Bell was the top receiver, with two catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.
The Huskies’ offense put up 624 total yards, with 278 yards coming on the ground. Durell Robinson led the rushing attack with 94 yards on 10 carries, averaging 9.4 yards per attempt, and scoring one of UConn’s four rushing touchdowns.
UConn’s defense will be looking to tighten up after allowing 297 total yards to Merrimack. The Huskies gave up 142 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground, while their secondary allowed 155 passing yards and one touchdown through the air. UConn’s defense did manage to hold Merrimack to 17 points, but they’ll be looking for more consistent play moving forward.
Are The Duke Blue Devils Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Duke is now 2-0 after pulling off a road upset over Northwestern. The Blue Devils, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 37.5 points, and the teams combined for 46 points, surpassing the total.
After trailing 10-7 at halftime, Duke tied the game at 10-10 in the third quarter. The Blue Devils and Wildcats each scored a field goal in the fourth quarter, and Duke outscored Northwestern 7-3 in overtime to come out on top.
Quarterback Maalik Murphy led Duke’s offense to a 26-20 overtime victory, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. Jordan Moore was his top target, catching 11 passes for 121 yards.
Duke’s offense totaled 342 yards, with 249 yards coming through the air. The Blue Devils picked up 18 first downs and struggled to establish the run, finishing with 93 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Star Thomas led the ground game with 58 yards on 17 carries.
Duke’s defense will be looking to tighten up against the run after allowing 133 rushing yards and two touchdowns to Northwestern. Overall, the Blue Devils gave up 289 total yards and 26 points, but they were effective against the pass, holding Northwestern to 156 yards through the air on 19 completions. Duke’s defense also came up with one interception in the game.