The Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) and UConn Huskies (0-2) meet Saturday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Conn. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Purdue vs. UConn odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
Purdue impressed last week with a 30-21 win and cover against Oregon State in an entertaining affair. QB Jack Plummer was impressive, especially in the fourth quarter, as he tossed two touchdowns to TE Payne Durham in the final 4:56.
UConn has been a disaster, and that’s to be expected after taking the entire 2020 season off due to COVID-19. The Huskies were dusted 45-0 by Fresno State in Week 0, and then they dropped the home opener 38-28 to FCS Holy Cross last weekend.
The loss to the Crusaders was too much for head coach Randy Edsall, as he stepped down, giving way to defensive coordinator Lou Spanos as the interim coach.
Purdue at UConn odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Purdue -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | UConn +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500)
- Against the spread (ATS): Purdue -34.5 (-108) | UConn +34.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Purdue at UConn odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Purdue 48, UConn 7
Money line
There is no way to justify risking $100 for every $1 won, so don’t even think about Purdue (-10000) on the ML.
AVOID.
Against the spread
I cannot believe I am suggesting it, but PURDUE -34.5 (-108) on the road as a five-touchdown favorite is the play.
The Boilermakers wouldn’t exactly be considered prolific, but Connecticut is a rudderless ship right now and it isn’t inconceivable the Huskies could even get blanked in this one. It’s a right-place, right-time situation for the Boilers.
Over/Under
UNDER 57.5 (-108) is the lean here, ever so slightly. I just don’t trust the Huskies to put up more than a handful of points, and I don’t think Purdue is capable of going into the 50s, even against the disorganized Huskies, so stick with the Under.
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