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Justin Joly will lead the UConn Huskies (2-9) into their battle versus the UMass Minutemen (3-8) at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Huskies are small favorites (-2.5) in their matchup against the Minutemen, with the over/under at 51.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Huskies are -135 and the Minutemen are +114.)
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Game Info for UConn vs. UMass
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 51.5 | -109 | -111 | -135 | +114 |
UConn Pick Insights
- UConn has gone 4-6-0 ATS this season.
- UConn has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 2.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Five of UConn’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
UConn Stats & Insights
- It’s been a rough stretch for UConn, which ranks 22nd-worst in total offense (319 yards per game) and 21st-worst in total defense (418.8 yards per game allowed) in 2023.
- UConn ranks eighth-worst in scoring offense (18 points per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 106th with 30.9 points allowed per contest.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 13th-worst in the FBS (261.5 passing yards allowed per game), UConn has played better on offense, ranking 104th in the FBS by averaging 191.8 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, UConn ranks 99th in the FBS with 127.2 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 81st in rushing yards allowed per contest (157.4).
- UConn ranks 96th in third-down efficiency (35.7%) on offense and 108th in third-down percentage allowed (43.5%) on defense this year.
- UConn has forced 10 total turnovers (120th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (75th in the FBS) to record a turnover margin of -6, the 19th-worst in college football.
UConn’s Best Players
- Ta’Quan Roberson has thrown for 1,901 yards (172.8 ypg) to lead UConn, completing 58.4% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
- Cam Edwards has racked up 516 yards on 103 carries while finding paydirt two times.
- Victor Rosa has carried the ball 97 times for 479 yards (43.5 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Joly’s leads his squad with 526 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 50 catches (out of 76 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Cameron Ross has hauled in 41 receptions totaling 516 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Brett Buckman’s 44 receptions are good enough for 453 yards and two touchdowns.
- Pryce Yates has collected 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording seven TFL and 30 tackles.
- Jackson Mitchell, UConn’s top tackler, has 86 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Chris Shearin has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 28 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
UMass Betting Insights
- UMass has a 5-6-0 record against the spread this season.
- UMass is 5-3 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- Out of UMass’ 11 games with a set total, eight have hit the over (72.7%).
UMass Pick Insights
- UMass’ defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, surrendering 428.2 total yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 86th with 362.4 total yards per contest.
- UMass’ defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, surrendering 38.5 points per game, which ranks worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 93rd with 23.6 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, UMass ranks 85th in the FBS (212.6 passing yards per game) and 39th on the other side of the ball (209.1 passing yards allowed per game).
- UMass ranks 79th in rushing yards per game (149.7), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 219.1 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- UMass ranks 84th in third-down conversion rate (37.3%) on offense, but it has been worse defensively, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with a 46.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- At +1, UMass owns the 51st-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (60th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (50th in the FBS).
UMass’ Best Players
- Taisun Phommachanh leads UMass with 1,277 yards on 121-of-197 passing with five touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Kay’Ron Adams, has carried the ball 218 times for 1,106 yards (100.5 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
- Gregroy Desrosiers has run for 291 yards across 34 attempts, scoring four touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 13 catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns.
- Anthony Simpson has collected 51 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 685 (62.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 86 times and has three touchdowns.
- George Johnson has totaled 391 receiving yards (35.5 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 32 receptions.
- Mark Pope’s 30 grabs (on 52 targets) have netted him 391 yards (35.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Billy Wooden has five sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 42 tackles.
- UMass’ leading tackler, Nahji Logan, has 49 tackles, two TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Juan Lua leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 16 tackles and two passes defended.
