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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) UConn Huskies vs. Maryland Terrapins (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD
Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) UConn +20.5 | Maryland -20.5
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: UConn +887 | Maryland -1832
College Football Betting Total: O/U 45.5
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UConn Huskies
UConn is coming off a season in which they went 3-9 overall, including a 2-4 record on the road and 1-5 at home. Last season, they were favored in just three of their 12 games, going 1-2 in those matchups and 2-7 as the underdog. Despite their struggles, UConn is ranked 111th in our pre-season power rankings, and we are giving them a 53.4% chance of being bowl-eligible, which ranks 81st in the country.
UConn Huskies Stats
UConn’s passing game was ranked 103rd in the country last season, averaging just 190.3 yards per game. Overall, the Huskies’ offense was 96th in the nation, putting up 19.1 points per game. On the ground, they averaged 136.9 rushing yards per game, which placed them 92nd nationally. The Huskies also struggled on third down, converting only 34.9% of their opportunities (101st).
Heading into this season, UConn is looking for improvement from quarterback Joe Fagnano, who threw for 173 yards last season. Cam Edwards, who rushed for 618 yards and four touchdowns, is the top returning running back for the Huskies. UConn also added Durell Robinson from Charlotte to their backfield. In the receiving corps, Brett Buckman returns after recording 488 receiving yards last season, and the Huskies have also brought in Jasaiah Gathings from Akron.
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Last season, the UConn Huskies’ defense allowed 29.8 points per game, ranking them 64th in the nation. They struggled against the run, giving up 149.8 rushing yards per game, which placed them 82nd in college football. In the passing game, UConn allowed 258.8 yards per game, which was 157th nationally. Opposing quarterbacks completed 67.1% of their passes against the Huskies last season.
Maryland Terrapins
Maryland is +11399 to win the Big Ten this season, ranking 11th out of 18 teams in the futures market. The implied odds are just 1%, with a 0.4% chance according to our power rankings. We are giving them a 72% chance of being bowl-eligible, ranking them 47th in the country.
Last season, Maryland finished with an 8-5 record, going 5-3 at home and 3-2 on the road. They were the underdog in four of their 13 games and went 3-1 in those situations. The Terrapins enter this season ranked 47th in our pre-season power rankings.
Maryland Terrapins Stats
Maryland’s offense was 40th in the country in scoring last season, putting up 29.7 points per game. They were also 40th in third-down conversion percentage, moving the chains on 42.3% of their third down opportunities. The Terrapins were 23rd in passing yards per game, averaging 278.9 yards through the air, but they struggled on the ground, finishing 107th in rushing yards per game.
Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is the top returning QB for Maryland, even though he only threw for 128 yards and one touchdown last season. The Terrapins also brought in MJ Morris from NC State, who threw for 719 yards and seven touchdowns last year. In the backfield, Roman Hemby returns after rushing for 680 yards and four touchdowns last season, and Maryland will look to Tai Felton, who had 723 receiving yards and six touchdowns, to be a key target in the passing game.
Maryland’s defense was solid last season, ranking 31st in the nation by allowing 22.5 points per game. They were slightly better against the run, finishing 46th in rushing yards allowed, while their pass defense ranked 62nd. The Terrapins also held opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating of 76.5, which was the 22nd lowest figure in college football last season.
UConn Huskies vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The UConn Huskies are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Maryland Terrapins are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the UConn Huskies are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Maryland Terrapins have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the UConn Huskies’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Maryland Terrapins’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: Maryland -20.5
UConn is the heavy favorite to win their week one matchup against Maryland, with the point spread at +20.5 in their favor. Our projected final score is 26-16, making UConn the pick to cover the spread as the road underdog.
With the over/under line set at 45.5 points, our recommendation is to take the under, as we see these teams combining for just 42 points.
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UConn Huskies vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Finally game week in Terpsville!
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— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) August 26, 2024
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