The Connecticut Huskies and Fresno State Bulldogs open the 2021 college football season Saturday. Kickoff at Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, Calif., is set for 2 p.m. ET. Below, we look at Connecticut at Fresno State odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.
The UConn Huskies were moved from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) to Independent status in Aug. 2020. However, the program did not compete due to COVID-19 last season so 2021 will mark their return to Independent status which they last held in 2003.
Fresno State had some impressive performances during a COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and finished the year 3-3. The Bulldogs were 1-1 SU/ATS in two games on their home field, last appearing in “The Valley” Oct. 29 in a 38-17 win over Colorado State.
Connecticut at Fresno State: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:44 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Connecticut +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Fresno State -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Connecticut +27.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Fresno State -27.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Total: 62.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
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2020 Betting stats:
- ATS: Connecticut (2019) 5-7 | Fresno State 3-3
- O/U: Connecticut (2019) 5-7 | Fresno State 3-3
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The Bulldogs (-5000) are heavy home favorites with an implied win probability of 98.04%. Their money line odds can be expressed as a fraction of 1/50 or a decimal of 1.02. Fresno State will need to win by 28 or more points in order to cover the spread for an ATS victory.
The Huskies +1300 odds represent an implied win probability of 7.14%. These odds can also be expressed as 13/1 fractional or 14.00 decimal. UConn would need to win outright, tie, or lose by no more than 27 points to gain an ATS victory.
The Huskies and Bulldogs must combine to score 63 or more points for a bet on the Over 62.5 to cash. A point total of 62 or fewer points is a win for the Under. The odds price both the Over and Under as the equally likely result on the projected total.
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