A matchup of Big 12 teams features the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) taking on the Houston Cougars (1-2) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 3.5 points. An over/under of 48 points has been set for the contest.
Cincinnati vs. Houston Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Bearcats (-3.5)
Moneyline: Bearcats (-162), Cougars (+136)
Total: 48 points
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How to Watch Cincinnati vs. Houston
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
TV: Fox Sports 1
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Cincinnati 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
289.0 (867) |
31 |
Rush yards |
213.7 (641) |
29 |
Points scored |
30.7 (92) |
58 |
Pass yards against |
300.7 (902) |
127 |
Rush yards against |
138.0 (414) |
76 |
Points allowed |
21.3 (64) |
67 |
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Cincinnati 2024 Betting Info
The Bearcats have covered once in three matchups with a spread this season.
Cincinnati is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
So far this season, one of the Bearcats games has hit the over.
The average over/under the Bearcats have had set in games this year is 8.5 more points than this outing’s point total.
Cincinnati Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
51.9 |
52.9 |
50.5 |
Implied Total AVG |
29.6 |
31.1 |
27.4 |
ATS Record |
4-8-0 |
2-5-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
8-4-0 |
4-3-0 |
4-1-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-3 |
1-3 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
2-6 |
0-3 |
2-3 |
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Cincinnati’s Offense vs. Houston’s Defense (2024)
The Bearcats score on 69.2% of their red zone trips (115th in the FBS), and will be up against the Cougars’ 28th-ranked defense in that category (71.4%).
The Bearcats have a 0.4 point-per-play average (75th in the FBS), and the Cougars allow 0.3 per play (43rd in college football).
Cincinnati ranks 15th with 6.2 yards per carry, compared to the 3.4 per rush Houston gives up (45th in the FBS).
Houston 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
203.7 (611) |
90 |
Rush yards |
115.0 (345) |
103 |
Points scored |
17.3 (52) |
115 |
Pass yards against |
123.7 (371) |
12 |
Rush yards against |
115.0 (345) |
54 |
Points allowed |
16.7 (50) |
45 |
Houston 2024 Betting Info
The Cougars have posted two wins against the spread this year.
Cincinnati is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
None of the Cougars’ three games has hit the over in 2024.
The Bearcats’ average total in outings this year has been 56.5, 8.5 points higher than the total in this particular game.
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Houston Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
57.0 |
57.3 |
56.6 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.9 |
32.5 |
33.4 |
ATS Record |
5-6-0 |
3-3-0 |
2-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-7-0 |
2-4-0 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
0-2 |
0-1 |
0-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
3-6 |
2-3 |
1-3 |
Houston’s Offense vs. Cincinnati’s Defense (2024)
The Bearcats allow opponents to score on 66.7% of their red-zone trips (21st in college football). The Cougars’ offense has a 42.9% red-zone percentage (133rd).
The Cougars have a 0.3 point-per-play average (102nd in the FBS), and the Bearcats give up 0.3 per play (43rd in college football).
Houston’s offense ranks 118th in the FBS at 17.3 points per game. It will be facing Cincinnati’s defense which allows 21.3 per game (67th in college football).
Cincinnati vs. Houston Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Cincinnati vs. Houston sees the Cougars (+136 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the under at 48 points.