Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs UConn Huskies prediction

Mel’s pick

UConn Huskies win 76% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs: 24%
• UConn Huskies: 76%

Projected score

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 55, UConn Huskies 91. 3% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has UConn Huskies −38.5. Mel projects UConn Huskies by 35.3, so the simulation leans Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs +38.5 against the spread.

The total is 147.5; Mel’s projected 146.1 is right around it.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 2, 8:14 AM ET.

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