{"id":1556,"date":"2008-09-18T08:59:37","date_gmt":"2008-09-18T13:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=1556"},"modified":"2023-02-07T06:40:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:40:02","slug":"wk4-baylor-uconn-pick-18908","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/wk4-baylor-uconn-pick-18908\/","title":{"rendered":"Baylor vs. UConn Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Stingy UConn Huskies Host Baylor Bears In Matchup That Promises To Be Thriller<\/h2>\n<p>The Connecticut Huskies, (3-0 SU, 1-1 ATS, 1-1 O\/U) shook off a poor Week Two performance against the Temple Owls on Sep. 6 very nicely on Saturday, pounding the Virginia Cavaliers 45-10 at home. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Now, a perfect 3-0, the Huskies get set for what looks like their toughest test of the young season in tonight\u2019s matchup against Baylor.<\/p>\n<p>UConn has relied on a powerful defense that has limited their opponents to just 229.0 total yards of offense, good for 15th in the nation. Connecticut has also limited their opponents to just 162.7 passing yards per game, (27th) and just 66.3 rushing yards per game, (19th). I guess I should also mention the fact that the Huskies are allowing a microscopic 7.3 points per game!<\/p>\n<p>Connecticut\u2019s offense isn\u2019t exactly chopped liver as they are ranked fifth in the nation in rushing yards per game averaging \u2026 get this \u2026 an enormous 297.7 yards on the ground per game. UConn\u2019s 30.7 points per contest ranks 47th nationally.<\/p>\n<p>After dropping their season opener at to Wake Forest, 41-13, the Baylor Bears (2-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 2-0 O\/U) have bounced back to win consecutive games. After beating Northwestern State 51-6, Baylor pounded the Washington State Cougars into early submission, winning in a rout, 45-17 on Friday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/go\/bovada\"><\/a>\u00a0The Bears are putting up 447.3 total yards per game (30th) while averaging a whopping 242.3 rushing yards per game (12th) and an excellent 36.3 points per game.<\/p>\n<p>Defensively, the Bears are holding their opponents to just 95.0 rushing yards per game (35th) and 21.3 points per contest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my analysis and NCAA Football Betting Free Picks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bears are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.<br \/>\nThe Bears are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game.<br \/>\nThe Huskies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.<br \/>\nThe Huskies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.<br \/>\nThe Over is 4-0 in Bears last 4 non-conference games.<br \/>\nThe Over is 5-1 in Bears last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.<br \/>\nThe Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 Friday games.<br \/>\nThe Under is 6-0 in Huskies last 6 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCAAF Odds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Baylor Bears +12 -110<br \/>\nIndiana Hoosiers -12 -110<\/p>\n<p>Over 50\u00bd -110<br \/>\nUnder 50\u00bd -110<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analysis:<\/strong> I know the UConn Huskies are playing this contest at home, but I really feel like the Baylor Bears are a bit better than the 12-pont spread in this contest. I say take the Bears to cover, but I\u2019ll also admit that the best bet on this matchup is to simply take the \u2018Over\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCAA Free Picks:<\/strong> Over 50\u00bd Total Points, Baylor +12<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In week 4 ncaa football action we see Uconn hosting the Baylor Bears. UConn&#8217;s nine-game winning streak is on the line and the home fans are likely to be fired up.  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