Cincinnati-Connecticut Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Connecticut Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rentschler Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 44. Chazz Anderson was 21-for-29 for 239 yards with a touchdown on the ground, as Cincinnati defeated Rutgers 13-10 in Week 7. Cincinnati couldn't cover as 8-point home favorites as the game played under the 48.5-point total set by sportsbooks. Zach Frazer threw for one TD and 236 yards as Connecticut lost 12-10 to Rutgers in Week 8. The Huskies covered the 3-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day's posted total of 44.5. Current streak: Cincinnati has won 4 straight games. Connecticut has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 5-1 SU, 2-3 ATS Connecticut: 5-2 SU, 3-3 ATS Cincinnati most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 7-3 Connecticut most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Cincinnati is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Connecticut is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Next up: Cincinnati home to South Florida, Thursday, October 30 Connecticut home to West Virginia, Saturday, November 1