In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Arizona State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 19th at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week eight matchup.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 4-2 (2-1) this season after they defeated UCF by a score of 19-13 last week. Cincinnati led 10-0 in the second quarter, but they were tied at 10 in the third, before they scored the next nine points to pull away for the win. The Bearcats were out gained by a total of 397-338, tied the turnover battle at two, and went 9-16 on third down in the game. Brendan Sorsby threw for 241 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Corey Kiner rushed for 83 yards.
Cincinnati also has wins over Towson, Miami (OH), and Houston, but they do have two losses against Pittsburgh and Texas Tech. The Cincinnati offense has scored 31 points per game with 291.2 passing yards and 169.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 20.2 points against per game this season. The Bearcats have gone 49.4% on third down and 6-6 on fourth down through six games. Brendan Sorsby has completed 66.2% of his passes for 1,722 yards, 13 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Corey Kiner has rushed for 496 yards and two scores.
Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils are 5-1 (2-1) this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 27-19 in their last game. Arizona State trailed 16-13 in the second half, but they scored 14 points in the last 17 minutes for the win. The Sun Devils were out gained by a total of 349-343, won the turnover battle 3-1, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Sam Leavitt threw for 154 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Cam Skattebo rushed for 158 yards and two scores.
Arizona State also has wins over Wyoming, Mississippi State, Texas State, and Kansas, but they did lose to Texas Tech. The ASU offense has scored 32.2 points per game with 199 passing yards and 211.2 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 23 points against per game this season. The Sun Devils have gone 43.9% on third down and 8-13 on fourth down so far this season. Sam Leavitt has completed 59.2% of his passes for 1,166 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Cam Skattebo has rushed for 773 yards and eight scores.
Why Arizona State will cover
- Arizona State has won three of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has lost four of its last six games as a home favorite.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arizona State has covered the spread in each of its last four games in October.
- Cincinnati has lost the first half in six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Cincinnati’s last seven October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Arizona State’s last five October road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
- Cincinnati ranks T6th among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+8.8).
- Arizona State ranks T17th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+5.8).
- Arizona State ranks 20th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (211.2).
Cincinnati vs Arizona State Prediction
Arizona State comes into this game with a very surprising 5-1 record on the season, but they will be on the road, where they have been shaky. The Sun Devils are coming off of wins against Utah and Kansas, but they lost at Texas Tech and nearly lost at Texas State earlier this year. Cincinnati just beat UCF on the road, but they did allow 44 points to Texas Tech in the game prior to that one. This should be a fun game to watch, but Skattebo running the football is going to give Cincinnati plenty of trouble. Take the Sun Devils and the points.