Baylor-Connecticut Preview

The Baylor Bears and the Connecticut Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Rentschler Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 51. Robert Griffin ran for 220 yards with two touchdowns in leading Baylor to a 45-17 win over Washington State in Week 3, as 5-point favorites. The 62 points sailed OVER the posted total of 50. Griffin completed 7-of-15 pass attempts for 130 yards and a TD in that win for the Bears. Connecticut built up a 28 point lead at the half in Week 3, as they ran to a 45-10 win over Virginia. Connecticut covered the 10.5-point spread, and the combined 55 points sailed OVER the posted total of 38. Donald Brown carried the ball 20 times for 208 yards with three touchdowns. Current streak: Baylor has won 2 straight games. Connecticut has won 3 straight games. Team records: Baylor: 2-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Connecticut: 3-0 SU, 1-1 ATS Baylor most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 Connecticut most recently: When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baylor's last 5 games on the road Baylor is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road Baylor is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games Baylor is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Connecticut is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games Next up: Baylor home to Oklahoma, Saturday, October 4 Connecticut at Louisville, Friday, September 26