Connecticut vs Massachusetts Picks and Prediction – 11/30/2024

The UConn Huskies will be on the road again this week with the game up north in Massachusetts against the Massachusetts Minutemen. UConn comes into this week as one of the biggest shockers in the country this season with seven wins through 11 games played following a 7 point loss against Syracuse in their last outing. Offensively UConn has fared well this season ranking top 50 in the nation averaging 31.7 points on better than 400 yards per game. Defensively UConn has been equally as strong ranking 37th in the nation allowing 21.3 points on just under 340 yards per outing. For other college football news see our College Football Picks.

Joe Fagnano is the offensive leader this season for UConn with 1299 yards and 15 scores on 89 completions. Nick Evers has completed 97 passes for 918 yards and five scores this season. Durell Robinson leads all UConn ball carriers with 648 yards and seven scores on 96 carries, while Cam Edwards has added 111 carries for 614 yards and six scores. Skyler Bell is the top receiver on the roster with 759 yards and four touchdowns on 45 grabs.

The Massachusetts Minutemen return home this week with just two wins through 11 games played having lost four of the last five including three in a row after a 38 point blowout loss on the road against Georgia. The Massachusetts offense has struggled this season after 20.7 points on 340 yards per outing. Defensively Massachusetts had a ton of problems giving up 32 points on more the 340 yards per outing.

Taisun Phommachanh is the offensive leader this season for Massachusetts with 1590 yards and eight scores on 132 completions. Jalen John leads the team with 505 yards and four touchdowns on 93 carries, while CJ Hester has added a second best 474 yards and three scores on 106 carries. Jacoby Keeney-James leads the team with 771 yards and five touchdowns on 45 receptions.

UConn is the better team in this matchup and will look to finish their season this week on a positive note. Look for the Huskies to control the ball on both sides leading to an easy win against Massachusetts. Take UConn to finish the season with a win and cover as they get their eighth victory of the season in Massachusetts this week. Final Score Prediction, UConn Huskies win and cover 41-13.