Connecticut vs. Pittsburgh Odds
PITTSBURGH, PA (The Spread) – The Big East takes center stage on Wednesday night when Pittsburgh hosts Connecticut at 8PM ET on ESPN.
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Both teams come into the game at 3-4 on the season and 2-5 against the spread. The Panthers have hit the under in 4 games this year while the Huskies have hit the under in 5 games. Connecticut has won three of the last five games in this series and covered in four of the last five.
Trends show that underdog has covered the spread in the last 5 games in this series. Connecticut is 9-0 ATS in their last 9 games against a team with a losing record while Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss.
Oddsmakers have made Pittsburgh the home favorites in this game, giving the Panthers odds of -10 points against Connecticut on Wednesday night. The over/under odds have been set at 41.5 points. (View Matchup)
Connecticut is coming off a 16-10 win over South Florida two weeks ago. The Huskies had lost four of their previous give games prior to that. UConn has scored just 22.3 points per game, but they are holding opponents to 20.7 points per contest. The team has been led by the legs of Lyle McCombs, who has rushed for 705 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games following a 26-14 loss to Utah two weeks ago. The Panthers are averaging 25.3 points per game but only allowing 24 points per contest as well. The Panthers have had a steady running game, led by the efforts of Ray Graham, who has rushed for 939 yards and nine touchdowns this season.
In terms of Injuries, Connecticut cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson is doubtful with a knee injury while Pittsburgh receiver Ed Tinker (leg) and offensive lineman Lucas Nix (knee) are both questionable to play.
Currently over 5,100 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Connecticut is getting 53% of the wagers with odds of +10 points against Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
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