The Arizona Wildcats and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Saturday in college football action at Nippert Stadium. Here’s a Cincinnati vs Arizona Prediction. This article will include a Cincinnati vs Arizona Pick.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats beat Colorado and Kansas, and plays Baylor next. The Arizona Wildcats have split their last 6 games. Noah Fifita is completing 63.9 percent of his passes for 2,200 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Javin Whatley and Kris Hutson have combined for 819 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Tre Spivey has 14 receptions.
The Arizona Wildcats ground game is averaging 151.6 yards per contest, and Ismail Mahdi leads the way with 591 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Arizona is allowing 19.9 points and 302 yards per game. Dalton Johnson leads the Arizona Wildcats with 68 tackles, Chase Kennedy has 3 sacks and Jay’Vion Cole has 3 interceptions.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats beat Baylor, lost to Utah, and they play BYU next. The Cincinnati Bearcats have won 7 of their last 8 games. Brendan Sorsby is completing 60.8 percent of his passes for 2,064 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Cyrus Allen and Caleb Goodie have combined for 894 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Joe Royer has 23 receptions.
The Cincinnati Bearcats ground game is averaging 195 yards per contest, and Tawee Walker leads the way with 533 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Cincinnati is allowing 21.9 points and 381.1 yards per game. Jake Golday leads the Cincinnati Bearcats with 79 tackles, Jalen Hunt has 2.5 sacks and Matthew McDoom has 1 interception.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona has lost 16 of its last 17 November games as a road underdog.
- Arizona has failed to cover the spread in 14 of its last 16 November games as a road underdog.
- Cincinnati has covered the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last seven games in November.
- Arizona has won three of its last four November games against AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games in November.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of Arizona’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Arizona’s last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Cincinnati’s last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
Cincinnati Bearcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Cyrus Allen ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (10) this season.
Arizona Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Noah Fifita ranks T6th amongst FBS players for passing touchdowns (23) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks 136th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (24:48).
- Cincinnati ranks 1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (83.3).
- Arizona ranks 7th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (10.8).
- Arizona ranks 7th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (160.1).
Cincinnati vs Arizona Prediction
Cincinnati has been the more consistent team, hasn’t lost at home, and is led by the star quarterback. Cincinnati is going to be favored. However, we’re getting a free touchdown with Arizona, a team that can score with Cincinnati and has the seventh-best pass defense in the country. Arizona has failed to cover 7 of its last 8 games as an underdog, but the Wildcats do a lot of things well to hang in this game and even have a chance to steal it late. Cincinnati has failed to cover 5 of its last 8 games as a favorite of 5 or more points. I’ll grab the points with Arizona.