DraftKings lists UConn -15.5 for Friday’s game between the Massachusetts Minutemen and the UConn Huskies, with the over/under at 49.5. Those UMass vs UConn odds are the starting point for this preview, which also walks through both teams’ records (UMass 4-3, UConn 3-3), season stats, key players and coaches. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT, on CBS Sports Network.
UMass vs UConn Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | UMass at UConn |
| Records | UMass 4-3, UConn 3-3 |
| Spread | UMass +15.5 (-110), UConn -15.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | UMass +525, UConn -750 |
| Total | 49.5 (Over -105, Under -115) |
| Venue | Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT |
| Date | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | CBS Sports Network |
DraftKings UMass vs UConn odds reported by ESPN, as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Numbers can change before kickoff.
UMass vs UConn Odds & Line Movement
The DraftKings spread sets UConn at -15.5, so UMass sits at +15.5. The moneyline is UMass +525 and UConn -750, and the total is 49.5 points. Converted to implied probability, UMass +525 works out to about 16% and UConn -750 to about 88%, before removing the sportsbook margin.
Opening numbers versus current UMass vs UConn odds: There has been no spread movement yet: DraftKings opened at UConn -15.5 and is still there. The total opened at 49.5 and has held there. On the moneyline, UMass has gone from +550 to +525 and UConn from -800 to -750. Spread prices are UMass -110 and UConn -110, and the over is -105 with the under at -115.
UMass Preview: Season So Far, Stats & Key Players
UMass Season So Far
At 4-3, 1-3 in conference play, UMass has a clear body of work to study. That puts UMass 11th in the MAC standings, per ESPN. The road record stands at 2-1, against 2-2 at home. The latest result came on Oct. 17, when UMass dropped a game to Buffalo 25-18 on the road. It is a three-game losing streak. The season scoring total is 196-134 in UMass’s favor over 7 games, a +62 differential.
Game-by-game, here is how UMass’s season has gone (ESPN):
- Sept. 3: W 37-21 at Rutgers
- Sept. 12: W 37-10 vs. Sacred Heart
- Sept. 19: W 36-14 vs. Stonehill
- Sept. 26: W 35-6 at Sacramento State
- Oct. 3: L 14-38 vs. Eastern Michigan
- Oct. 10: L 19-20 vs. Miami (OH)
- Oct. 17: L 18-25 at Buffalo
Best result by margin: 35-6 at Sacramento State. The toughest result was a 38-14 loss to Eastern Michigan. Those scorelines give a sense of UMass’s range heading into the UMass vs UConn odds discussion.
UMass Season Stats
UMass is putting up 28.0 points per game and moving the ball for 339.1 yards a game, with 179.0 coming through the air and 160.1 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 19.1 points and 307.9 yards per game, with opponents passing for 183.1 and rushing for 124.7.
For comparison, UConn is scoring 35.7 points per game and giving up 25.2, with 290.5 passing yards allowed per game.
UMass Key Players
William Watson III leads the passing game with 820 yards on a 74.0% completion rate, along with 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. The top rusher is Elijah Faulkner, with 361 yards on 83 carries (4.3 per carry) and 1 touchdown. The leading receiver is T.Y. Harding, who has 28 receptions and 327 yards. Timmy Hinspeter (59 tackles) and William DePaepe (2 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: William Watson III (QB), 74/100, 820 YDS, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Elijah Faulkner (RB), 83 CAR, 361 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving: T.Y. Harding (WR), 28 REC, 327 YDS, 2 TD
- Sacks: William DePaepe (DL), 2
- Tackles: Timmy Hinspeter (LB), 59
UMass Coaching Staff
Joe Harasymiak is in his 2nd season as UMass’s head coach (hired for the 2025 season). Offensive coordinator: Max Warner. The defensive coordinator is Jared Keyte.
UConn Preview: Record, Leaders & Recent Results
UConn Season So Far
The UConn Huskies are 3-3 overall. Home games have gone 1-2 for UConn (2-1 away). Last time out (Oct. 10), UConn defeated Temple 34-20 on the road. Point differential through 6 games: +63 (214 scored, 151 allowed).
UConn’s 2026 results, per ESPN:
- Sept. 5: W 56-7 vs. Lafayette
- Sept. 12: L 14-38 vs. Maryland
- Sept. 19: W 48-20 at Southern Miss
- Sept. 26: L 21-24 at Miami (OH)
- Oct. 3: L 41-42 vs. Syracuse
- Oct. 10: W 34-20 at Temple
Best result by margin: 56-7 over Lafayette. The toughest result was a 38-14 loss to Maryland. Those scorelines give a sense of UConn’s range heading into the UMass vs UConn odds discussion.
UConn Season Stats
UConn is putting up 35.7 points per game and moving the ball for 449.2 yards a game, with 256.5 coming through the air and 192.7 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 25.2 points and 407.2 yards per game, with opponents passing for 290.5 and rushing for 116.7.
The matchup piece: UMass allows 19.1 points and 124.7 rushing yards per game, and its offense averages 28.0 points against the UConn defense that gives up 25.2.
UConn Key Players
Under center, Kalieb Osborne has completed 60.1% of his throws for 1,421 yards and 10 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Cyncir Bowers paces the ground game at 6.7 yards per carry (433 yards, 6 touchdowns). Shamar Porter is the top target with 11 catches for 235 yards. On defense, Hayden Pegg leads the team in tackles (40) and K’Von Sherman leads in sacks (3.5).
- Passing: Kalieb Osborne (QB), 98/163, 1,421 YDS, 10 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Cyncir Bowers (RB), 65 CAR, 433 YDS, 6 TD
- Receiving: Shamar Porter (WR), 11 REC, 235 YDS, 2 TD
- Sacks: K’Von Sherman (LB), 3.5
- Tackles: Hayden Pegg (LB), 40
UConn Coaching Staff
Jason Candle is in his first season as head coach at UConn. Offensive coordinators: Marquel Blackwell and Nunzio Campanile. The defensive coordinator is Ryan Manalac.
Key Betting Trends: UMass vs UConn Season Stats
Here is the season data that frames the UMass vs UConn odds. All numbers come from ESPN results and team stats through the games played before this one.
- UMass games have gone over 49.5 combined points 3 times in 7 games this season.
- UMass games average 47.1 combined points.
- UConn games have gone over 49.5 combined points 5 times in 6 games this season.
- UConn games average 60.8 combined points.
- UMass is 2-1 in road games; UConn is 1-2 at home.
- Scoring offense: UMass 28.0 vs. UConn 35.7 points per game.
- Scoring defense: UMass allows 19.1; UConn allows 25.2.
- Total offense: UMass 339.1 vs. UConn 449.2 yards per game.
UMass vs UConn Series History
UMass and UConn met one time in the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons, per ESPN. UConn won the most recent meeting. Past results are history only; the current UMass vs UConn odds are in the table above.
- Nov. 30, 2024: UConn 47, UMass 42 at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
How to Watch UMass vs UConn: TV, Time & Venue
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Venue: Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, CT
The game airs on CBS Sports Network, according to ESPN. Check back for refreshed UMass vs UConn odds closer to kickoff, since lines move during the week. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: UMass vs UConn
What are the UMass vs UConn odds?
DraftKings has UConn -15.5 on the spread and a total of 49.5, with moneylines of UMass +525 and UConn -750. Those UMass vs UConn odds were pulled at 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
What time is UMass vs UConn, and what channel is it on?
Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, October 23, 2026, and the game is on CBS Sports Network. Keep an eye on the UMass vs UConn odds through game day.
What stadium hosts UMass vs UConn?
The game is at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, CT, home of the UConn Huskies.
Who are the head coaches for UMass and UConn?
UMass is led by Joe Harasymiak; UConn is led by Jason Candle.