Connecticut-South Florida Preview

The Connecticut Huskies and the South Florida Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Raymond James Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 3-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Connecticut scored 36 points over the second and third quarters to defeat Syracuse 39-14 in Week 12. Connecticut covered the 9-point spread, while the 53 points made it OVER the posted total of 47.5.
Donald Brown rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown in that win.
Matt Grothe threw for 302 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions as South Florida lost 49-16 to Rutgers in Week 12.
The Bulls failed to cover the 8-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 49.5.
Current streak:
South Florida has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Connecticut: 7-3 SU, 5-4 ATS
South Florida: 6-4 SU, 2-7 ATS
Connecticut most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

South Florida most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Connecticut is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Connecticut is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
South Florida is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
South Florida is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Connecticut home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, December 6
South Florida at West Virginia, Saturday, December 6

 

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