Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Connecticut Huskies Prediction, Oct 19, 2024 College football tips, best bets and odds

Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Connecticut Huskies

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT

TV: CBSSN

Odds/point distribution: Huskies (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-4) head to Pratt & Whitney Stadium to face the Connecticut Huskies (4-2) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Connecticut is the favorite by 2.0 points. The total number is set at 58.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons enter this matchup with a record of 2-4 this season. In their last match, the Demon Deacons faced the Clemson Tigers and lost in the final 49-14. When it came to fighting at the line of scrimmage, the Demon Deacons gave up 223 yards on 41 attempts, which was 5.4 yards per rush allowed. Wake Forest recorded 33 completions on 44 attempts, for a total of 343 yards, and a completion rate of 75.0%. When the final whistle blew, they had completed 57 plays and 233 yards. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons ran the ball 28 times and had 87 yards, an average of 3.1 yards per tote.

In terms of scoring, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are averaging 27.8 PPG. As a team, they average 141.0 yards rushing, ranking 82nd nationally. The Demon Deacons have totaled 2,388 yards this year. When it comes to getting to the end zone, Wake Forest has accumulated 9 passing touchdowns and 10 touchdowns on the ground. Wake Forest accumulated 137 first downs as a team and was warned for 28 violations for 259 yards. They gave the ball away eight times.

The Demon Deacons rank 119th in college football in team defense, allowing 34.0 PPG. Opponents are averaging 4.9 yards per rush and 177.8 yards on the ground per game on the season. During the season, they gained 1,067 yards on the ground game in 6 games. In terms of yardage, the Demon Deacons gave up 1,800 yards, which ranks them 130th in the country. They averaged 300.0 yards per game through the air and posted a 71.1% completion rate. This season, they have given up 477.8 yards per game, which ranks 128th in the country. They have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 11 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Huskies go into this matchup 4-2 this season. In their last game, the Huskies went home victorious with a score of 29-20 against the Temple Owls. Connecticut gave up 37 rushing attempts for 134 yards (3.6 yards per carry). The Huskies' secondary posted a 58.1% completion rate and allowed 136 yards on 18 passes on 31 passes. The Huskies finished the contest with 371 total yards rushing on 82 plays (4.5 yards per play). Connecticut ran for 2.4 yards per carry in football and finished the game with 99 yards on 41 carries.

When discussing the points put on the board, the Huskies currently rank 24th in college football by scoring 35.8 points per contest. The Connecticut Huskies average 449.7 yards per game, ranking 29th nationally. Connecticut's offense has committed 322 yards of penalties on 34 infractions, which ranks 88th in Division 1 in assisting each other team is good. They threw 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 4 fumbles and were able to gain 135 1st downs. So far this season, the Huskies have thrown for 1,376 yards through the air and averaged 229.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 68th in the country. They average 220.3 rushing yards per game and have rushed for a total of 1,322 yards.

Connecticut has given up a total of 886 yards on the ground (147.7 yards per outing) and 7 touchdowns rushing this year. They have scored 7 touchdowns through the air and 191.5 yards/out, which ranks them 38th in college football. They have 2 fumbles and 4 interceptions this year. The Huskies defense has taken the field for 402 games, ranking them 77th in D-1. The Huskies are allowing 21.7 PPG, ranking 51st in Division 1. They have given up a total of 130 points this year.

Who will win the Demon Deacons/Huskies college football game against the spread tonight?

Man's Choice: Take the Demon Deacons +2.0

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