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Smokey will have some company on the sidelines as No. 19 Tennessee hosts UConn on Saturday in a non-conference clash. Our BetMGM bonus code ALBONUS is no dog, helping you gain up to a $1,500 bonus after your initial bet.

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Let’s be honest, on paper this is a mismatch as Jim Mora Jr. brings his Huskies into Neyland Stadium to take on an SEC power. BetMGM hasn’t even made a UConn moneyline market.

The Vols are 6-2, and, while they probably aren’t winning the SEC East, they still have designs on a big bowl game.

The Huskies are 1-7 but have played a lot of teams close, losing their last three games by a total of 11 points. They’re also 4-4 against the spread this season.

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After falling short to Bama, Tennessee rebounded to hold off a good Kentucky team last week, 37-33. Quarterback Joe Milton II has thrown for 13 touchdowns and Vols running back Jaylen Wright is averaging an SEC-best seven yards a rush.

UConn is one of the last independent programs in the nation but received a jolt in 2021 when Mora Jr. took over. His team has played hard but only has a win over Rice.

As you would expect, the spread is big for this one. BetMGM has the Vols as tempting 35.5-point favorites, and the over/under listed at 55.5. The first-half spread is 21.5.

UConn is 2-6 all-time against SEC teams. The Vols are 4-0 at home this season.

Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT at Neyland Stadium with perfect fall temps in the forecast. SEC Network has the broadcast.

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