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Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Pratt & Whitney Stadium — East Hartford, CT

Article updated Oct 17, 6:04 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This weekend's college football schedule includes an intriguing non-conference matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the UCONN Huskies. Wake Forest, with a record

Game outlook

This weekend's college football schedule includes an intriguing non-conference matchup between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the UCONN Huskies. Wake Forest, with a record of 1-3, holds a 2-1 lead in the all-time series between the two teams. The game will take place at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT, with kickoff set for 12:00 ET. UCONN is currently favored in the betting lines, opening at -1.5 and now sitting at -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Demon Deacons +106 | Huskies -125

Spread: Demon Deacons +2 (-110) | Huskies -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 57.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Connecticut will win straight-up is 56%.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have had a disappointing start to the season, with a record of 2-4 and four losses in their last five games. Their only wins have come against weaker opponents, and they were recently dominated by #10 Clemson. Their chances of winning the ACC title game are slim, with odds of +50,000. Quarterback Hank Bachmeier has been a bright spot on offense, while the defense has struggled under coordinator Brad Lambert, allowing an average of 38.2 points per game. Wake Forest is currently ranked 58th in offense, 105th in defense, and has a power ranking of 116.

Connecticut Huskies Analysis

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Jim Mora is currently in his third season coaching the UCONN football program, with the team showing signs of improvement after a slow start. The Huskies have a 3-2 record this season, with wins against Merrimack, FAU, Buffalo, and Temple. Quarterback Joe Fagnano has been leading the offense, while Skyler Bell has been a standout receiver and Durell Robinson has been strong in the rushing game. The defense has also been impressive, allowing just 22.6 points per game. Overall, UCONN has a power ranking of 81 and is ranked 25th for offense and 51st for defense. They have a 4-2 record for the season.

UCONN Favored to Defeat Struggling Wake Forest in Upcoming Football Game

The upcoming football game between UCONN and Wake Forest is unexpected given UCONN's recent success and Wake Forest's struggles. UCONN, currently on a three-game winning streak, is favored to win at home. Wake Forest has faced challenges, especially on defense, that have contributed to their recent losses. UCONN's strong rushing attack and capable quarterback, Joe Fagnano, are likely to exploit Wake Forest's defensive weaknesses. With UCONN's current form and promising performance indicators, it is anticipated that they will secure a victory in this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Demon Deacons vs Huskies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Demon Deacons vs Huskies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Wake Forest Demon Deacons-105 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · Connecticut Huskies-115 → +115Moved
  • Spread · Wake Forest Demon Deacons+1.5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Connecticut Huskies-1.5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over57.5 (-110) → 55.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under57.5 (-110) → 55.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Wake Forest Demon Deacons
1-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Connecticut Huskies
3-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-17T22:04:26.723Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Connecticut Huskies 23-20

Wake Forest Demon Deacons defeated Connecticut Huskies 23-20 on October 19, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Wake Forest Demon Deacons' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-3. Against SportsJaw's recorded Wake Forest Demon Deacons -2.5 (-110) spread, Wake Forest Demon Deacons covered, while the 43 combined points finished under the recorded total of 55.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Connecticut Huskies -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerSpread · Connecticut Huskies -2 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueSpread · Wake Forest Demon Deacons +1.75 (-110)Win
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Connecticut Huskies -1.5 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · Connecticut Huskies -1 (-110)Loss
  • KingjamesSpread · Connecticut Huskies -2 (-110)Loss
  • JohnTharpSpread · Wake Forest Demon Deacons +1.5 (-110)Win