- The Connecticut Huskies are a -3 point favorite vs. the Southern Miss Golden Eagles
- Connecticut vs. Southern Mississippi Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Connecticut (1-1) visit M.M. Roberts Stadium to take on Southern Mississippi (1-1) on Sep. 19 in Hattiesburg, MS. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Connecticut Huskies are betting favorites in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -3 (-115).
The Connecticut vs. Southern Mississippi Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Connecticut vs. Southern Mississippi Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Connecticut | -3 -115 | 54.5 -108 | -160 |
| Southern Mississippi | +3 -105 | 54.5 -110 | +135 |
Connecticut vs Southern Mississippi Prediction:
The winning team model predicts UConn will win this game with 51.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Connecticut Huskies and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Connecticut vs Southern Mississippi Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UConn will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Connecticut Best Bets Today
- UConn have covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.95 Units / 59% ROI)
- UConn has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.35 Units / 24% ROI)
- UConn has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
- UConn has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.60 Units / 10% ROI)
- UConn has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
Southern Mississippi Best Bets Today
- Southern Miss has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.75 Units / 54% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+1.75 Units / 12% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.60 Units / 22% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Southern Miss has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.40 Units / 11% ROI)
Connecticut Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Connecticut Huskies is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Connecticut is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
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Southern Mississippi Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Southern Miss Golden Eagles is against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Southern Mississippi is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Southern Mississippi is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
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Connecticut: Keys to the Game vs. Southern Mississippi
UConn was 9-2 (.818) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-17th-best in FBS; Average: .575
UConn was 7-2 (.778) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– 31st-best in FBS; Average: .604
UConn was 9-3 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-31st-best in FBS; Average: .602
UConn was 9-2 (.818) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season– T-5th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .526
Southern Mississippi: Keys to the Game vs. Connecticut
Southern Miss was winless (0-8) when not forcing and recovering a fumble last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .424
Southern Miss was winless (0-10) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .390
Southern Miss was winless (0-4) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .481
Southern Miss was 1-11 (.083) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– 3rd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .442
Matchup Notes for Connecticut vs. Southern Mississippi
Southern Miss’s WRs gained 2,596 yards on 183 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. UConn’s defense allowed just 11.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss’s WRs averaged 23.2 targets per game last season — T-31st-highest among FBS WRs. UConn’s defense allowed 14.3 receptions per game to WRs last season — 17th-worst among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss had 2.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-22nd-best among FBS skill players. UConn’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-31st-best among FBS defenses.
UConn’s WRs had 1.4 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-30th-best among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed just 1.0 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.
UConn’s WRs had 195 receptions in 12 games (16.2 per game) last season — T-13th-best among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 14.1 receptions per game to WRs last season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.
UConn’s WRs averaged 23.7 targets per game last season — 26th-highest among FBS WRs. Southern Miss’s defense allowed 14.1 receptions per game to WRs last season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.
Connecticut Offensive Stats & Trends
UConn threw 4 TDs and no interceptions in the 4th quarter last season– T-2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 1.6
UConn threw 26 TDs and just one interception last season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 2.0
UConn threw one interception on 422 attempts last season– 2nd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 40.1
UConn were not intercepted (97 pass attempts) in the 4th quarter last season– T-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 32.0
UConn RBs rushed for 5 TDs in close and late situations last season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams
Southern Mississippi Offensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss were sacked on 23% of pass attempts (14/61) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among Non-Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%
Southern Miss Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 23.6 receptions (165 Rec/7 TDs) last season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.7
Southern Miss’s WRs gained 2,596 yards on 183 receptions (14.2 YPR) last season — 33rd-best among FBS WRs. UConn’s defense allowed just 11.7 Yards Per Reception to WRs last season — T-21st-best among FBS defenses.
Southern Miss were sacked on 23% of pass attempts (14/61) in the 4th quarter last season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%
Southern Miss WRs averaged a touchdown every 22.2 receptions (89 Rec/4 TDs) last season– 6th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.2
Connecticut Defensive Stats & Trends
UConn tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 64 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.
UConn tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 64 rushing attempts (27% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.
UConn forced 4 fumbles on 425 carries (106.2 Carries Per Fumble) last season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4
UConn allowed 2.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (210 yards / 86 touches) in the Red Zone last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 3.7
UConn allowed 35 completions last week– most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Southern Mississippi Defensive Stats & Trends
Southern Miss did not record a sack (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 15.8
Southern Miss did not record a sack (49 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2
Southern Miss had 23 interceptions last season– most in FBS
Southern Miss had 23 interceptions last season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Southern Miss allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 35 of their 474 carries (7%) last season– worst in FBS; Average: 4%
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