The UConn Huskies (1-7) and Tennessee Volunteers (6-2) meet Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UConn vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Huskies have a lone win on the road against Rice this season, but they haven’t waved the white towel. UConn has played hard, and it has covered 3 of the past 4 despite now being ineligible for a bowl with 7 losses. The offense has picked up the pace, going for 21 or more points in 3 of the past 4 outings, after managing 17 or fewer in the first 4 games.
The Volunteers picked up a 33-27 win on the road at Kentucky last weekend, bouncing back from a disappointing 34-20 setback at Alabama in the previous game. The Vols have also been hot against the number, going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 5 outings, while the Over is 3-1-1 during the span.
Tennessee is No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.