Connecticut Huskies vs Temple Owls Predictions October 10, 2026
Temple will beat Connecticut 28-27 in our forecast, with the Owls’ favorite status supplying the narrow edge against a Huskies team coming off a productive but uneven performance against Syracuse. Connecticut’s offensive output makes a close finish plausible. Neither Temple -3.5 nor the 54.5 total offers a compelling betting advantage, so the official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Connecticut Huskies vs Temple Owls prediction and best bet
Temple is the pick to win, but backing the Owls to cover requires a stronger case. The supplied moneyline favors Temple at -180 against Connecticut at +150. That is the strongest reason to give the Owls a slight advantage when the current performance evidence is concentrated on Connecticut.
The Huskies’ October 3 loss to Syracuse showed both their scoring potential and the danger of trusting them to control a game. Connecticut generated 499 total yards but lost 42-41 in overtime. Those results make a competitive game plausible without making either side a dependable spread selection.
Our Temple 28, Connecticut 27 forecast falls inside the 3.5-point spread. It is a low-confidence prediction, with no official wager on the side or total. SportsJaw’s best bet is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Connecticut Huskies at Temple Owls, October 10, 2026, in the 2026 college football season. UConn Athletics confirms the matchup and date.
Kickoff: UConn Athletics lists 3:45 p.m. EST.
Broadcast: ESPNU.
SportsJaw moneyline odds: Connecticut +150; Temple -180.
SportsJaw spread odds: Connecticut +3.5 (-110); Temple -3.5 (-110).