UConn at Tennessee odds, picks and predictions
The UConn Huskies (1-7) and Tennessee Volunteers (6-2) meet Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the UConn vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Huskies have a lone win on the road against Rice this season, but they haven't waved the white towel. UConn has played hard, and it has covered 3 of the past 4 despite now being ineligible for a bowl with 7 losses. The offense has picked up the pace, going for 21 or more points in 3 of the past 4 outings, after managing 17 or fewer in the first 4 games.
The Volunteers picked up a 33-27 win on the road at Kentucky last weekend, bouncing back from a disappointing 34-20 setback at Alabama in the previous game. The Vols have also been hot against the number, going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings, while the Over is 3-1-1 during the span.
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UConn at Tennessee odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
- Against the spread (ATS): UConn +35.5 (-110) | Tennessee -35.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
UConn at Tennessee picks and predictions
Prediction
Tennessee 45, UConn 14
Moneyline
There was no moneyline at the time of publishing, but it wouldn’t be worth pursuing even if one is released before kickoff.
Against the spread
UCONN +35.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, as I believe the Huskies can at least keep Tennessee -35.5 (-110) within 5 touchdowns.
The Huskies are 2-1 ATS against Power 5 teams this season, while the Volunteers are 0-1 ATS in games with a spread of 30 or higher.
Tennessee is 3-0 ATS at Neyland this season against FBS opponents, so that's why you should go lightly. UConn is a bad football team, but the Vols could take it easy in what is essentially a bye week, before a huge showdown with Mizzou next weekend.
Over/Under
OVER 55.5 (-110) is, again, worth playing lightly.
There is no concern with Tennessee scoring points, as it will do most of the heavy lifting here. But we need UConn to likely get into double digits. The Huskies have scored 14 or more points in all but 1 game this season, so we should get to the finish line, but it will be close.
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