Georgia State vs. UConn: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 9, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 3, 2023

The UConn Huskies (0-1) will look to upset the Georgia State Panthers (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Center Parc Stadium. The line foretells a close game, with the Panthers favored by 2.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 54 points.

Georgia State vs. UConn Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Georgia State -2.5 -118 -102 54 -108 -112

Computer Pick

Computer picks for Georgia State vs UConn
ATS Total Score prediction
Georgia State (-2.5) Over (54) Georgia State 30 UConn 24

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison

Georgia State UConn
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 42.0 (38) 14.0 (109)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 35.0 (95) 24.0 (67)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 0 (1) 1 (40)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 2 (24) 0 (95)

Georgia State vs. UConn Betting Insights

Georgia State Stats and Trends

  • Georgia State has not won against the spread this season in one chances.
  • The Panthers have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
  • So far this season, one Georgia State game has gone over the point total.
  • The average total in Georgia State’s games this year is 61.5, 7.5 more than this matchup’s over/under.

UConn Stats and Trends

  • UConn has won all one of its games against the spread this year.
  • The Huskies have covered the spread when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs in their only opportunity this season.
  • UConn has yet to hit the over in any game this season.
  • Connecticut has had an average of 48.0 points scored in their games so far this season, 6.0 points fewer than this game’s over/under.

Georgia State Players to Watch

  • Darren Grainger has thrown for 193 yards (16-for-20), with two touchdowns and zero interceptions (193.0 YPG). He’s also carried the ball 12 times for 51 yards, averaging 51.0 yards per game.
  • Marcus Carroll has picked up a team-leading 184 rushing yards (184.0 per game) plus three touchdowns.
  • Robert Lewis has racked up seven receptions for 97 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 97.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Tailique Williams has also added two receptions (on zero targets) for 52 yards, scoring one touchdown.
  • Jacari Carter has racked up 20 yards on two receptions, averaging 20.0 yards per game.
  • This season Justin Abraham leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and three tackles.
  • Jeremiah Johnson’s seven tackles make him the team’s top tackler.
  • This season Cody Jones leads the team with one interception and has added one pass defended.

UConn Players to Watch

  • Joe Fagnano has thrown for 113 yards while completing 53.8% of his passes, with zero touchdowns and one interception (113.0 yards per game). He’s also carried the ball seven times for 18 yards.
  • Victor Rosa has taken nine carries for a team-leading 99 rushing yards (99.0 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
  • Devontae Houston has rushed for 24 yards on seven carries (24.0 yards per game). Houston also figures heavily in the passing game, catching three passes for 22 (22.0 per game).
  • Justin Joly has racked up four catches for 38 yards, best on his team. He averages 38.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Brett Buckman is averaging 19.0 yards per game, with two catches for 19 yards.
  • This season Jackson Mitchell has team-high numbers in both sacks and tackles, racking up zero sacks, one TFL and 14 tackles.
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