The Virginia Cavaliers and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rentschler Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game’s total is sitting at 37.
Donald Brown ran for a touchdown in overtime as Connecticut defeated Temple 12-9 in Week 2. Connecticut could not cover the 6.5-point spread on the road, and the 21 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 38.5.
Brown carried the ball 36 times for 214 yards to lead the way.
Current streak: Connecticut has won 2 straight games.
Team records: Virginia: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS Connecticut: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS
Virginia most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 5-5
Connecticut most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 7-3
A few trends to consider: Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Virginia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games Virginia is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Connecticut is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Next up: Virginia at Duke, Saturday, September 27 Connecticut home to Baylor, Friday, September 19
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