In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Baylor prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 25th at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats are 6-1 (4-0) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 49-17 last week. Cincinnati led 28-10 at halftime and added 21 points in the fourth quarter to complete the blowout win. The Bearcats out gained Oklahoma State by a total of 427-377, went 6-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0 in the game. Brendan Sorsby went 20-29 for 270 yards and three touchdowns, while Evan Pryor rushed nine times for 63 yards. Joe Royer led the receivers with five receptions for 63 yards and one score in the win. The Cincinnati defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that win, Cincinnati defeated UCF by a score of 20-11 and Iowa State by a score of 38-30. The Bearcats have won six games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the Big 12 standings. Cincinnati has scored 37.9 points per game with 261.0 passing yards and 185.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.9 points against per game this season. Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 1,718 yards, 17 touchdowns, and one interception, while Evan Pryor has rushed for 412 yards and two scores on 53 carries this season.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears are 4-3 (2-2) this year after they lost to TCU by a score of 42-36 in their last game. Baylor trailed 21-10 at halftime and 42-21 in the fourth, but did score the last 15 points in the loss. The Bears out gained TCU by a total of 439-427, went 6-17 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Sawyer Robertson went 25-52 for 318 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Michael Turner rushed 12 times for 68 yards. Ashtyn Hawkins led the receivers with 95 yards on seven catches in the loss. The Baylor defense recorded zero sacks and three tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that defeat, Baylor beat Kansas State by a score of 35-34 and Oklahoma State by a score of 45-27. The Bears have won two of their last three games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 standings. Baylor has scored 36.3 points per game with 344.3 passing yards and 141.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 31.4 points against per game this season. Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 2,376 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Bryson Washington has rushed for 580 yards and six scores on 113 carries this year.
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- Baylor has won eight of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
- The team ranked 21st in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in five of Baylor’s last six games.
- Baylor has won the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Baylor’s last seven games in October have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Cincinnati’s last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks 136th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (24:01).
- Cincinnati ranks T1st among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (100.0).
- Baylor has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or less of any FBS team this season (1).
- Baylor has scored 35+ points in three road games this season – most of any FBS team.
Cincinnati vs Baylor Prediction
Cincinnati comes into this contest looking for their seventh straight win and they will be at home for this game. The Bearcats have had the benefit of an easier schedule, but they have done a great job of taking care of business. Baylor is coming off of a tough loss against TCU and the defense has had some struggles, but they have scored a least 34 points in four of their last five games. Cincinnati could very well be as good as their undefeated conference record would suggest, but I think they are going to have trouble with the Baylor offense. Take the Bears and the points here.
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