Connecticut vs. PITT Free Pick
(The Spread) – Big East rivals clash tonight at Heinz Field when Pittsburgh hosts Connecticut at 8:00PM ET on ESPN.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the host PITT Panthers as 10.5-point favorites over Connecticut, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 41.5 points. The Panthers enter the game with a 3-4 record and a 3-2 home mark, while the Huskies are also 3-4 overall and 1-2 on the road.
Line Movement: The line for this game in Vegas is 10 but most offshore books have UCONN as a 10.5-point underdog. The line hasn’t budged all week and despite climbing to 42.5 at some books, the over/under total has stayed steady at 41.5.
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Public Betting: Of the 5,100-plus wagers on today’s game, 53% of college football public bettors currently favor Connecticut. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Huskies. According to latest college football trends, the Huskies are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games against the Panthers while the underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings between these two teams. PITT is also 1-4 ATS in its last five games as a home favorite and 0-4 ATS in its last four games as a favorite. The Panthers’ quarterback issues will hound the team again as Ray Graham struggles to carry the team on his shoulders. UCONN’s defense will keep the Huskies in the game throughout and cover the 10.5.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 9 FREE PICK: CONNECTICUT HUSKIES +10.5
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