The Oklahoma Sooners and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at Nippert Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Oklahoma Sooners look for their second road win to remain undefeated on the season. Oklahoma looks for its fifth 4-0 start in the last 7 years. Dillon Gabriel is completing 82.5 percent of his passes for 905 yards, 11 touchdowns and 1 interception. Andrel Anthony and Nic Anderson have combined for 442 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jalil Farooq has 8 receptions. The Oklahoma Sooners ground game is averaging 177.3 yards per contest, and Tawee Walker leads the way with 161 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Oklahoma is allowing 9.3 points and 289 yards per game. Danny Stutsman leads the Oklahoma Sooners with 30 tackles, Jaren Kanak has 1 sack and Trace Ford has 1 interception.
Oklahoma Sooners Team Facts
- Oklahoma has won 24 of its last 26 games in September.
- Oklahoma has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
- Oklahoma has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Four of Oklahoma’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats look for a statement win to get off to a 3-1 start. Cincinnati has won 6 of their last 8 home games. Emory Jones is completing 66.3 percent of his passes for 735 yards, 7 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Xzavier Henderson and Braden Smith have combined for 467 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Dee Wiggins has 7 receptions. The Cincinnati Bearcats ground game is averaging 239.3 yards per contest, and Corey Kiner leads the way with 289 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Cincinnati is allowing 21.7 points and 307.3 yards per game. Jack Dingle leads the Cincinnati Bearcats with 16 tackles, Eric Phillips has 2 sacks and Bryon Threats has 2 interceptions.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Facts
- Cincinnati has won 22 of its last 23 home games against conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in 15 of its last 17 home games against conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has won the first quarter in 10 of its last 12 home games against conference opponents.
- Each of Cincinnati’s last six games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranked 14th among FBS teams for H2 points allowed per game last season (9.0).
- Cincinnati ranked 17th among FBS teams for Q4 points allowed per game last season (4.7).
- Oklahoma ranked 6th among FBS teams for Q1 points per game last season (10.2).
- Oklahoma was one of only 14 FBS teams to lose 3+ games when leading at HT last season.
Randy’s Pick
The Oklahoma Sooners have shown to have an elite offense thought 3 games, and they’re led by a quarterback who is on fire. OU also has a scoring defense that’s fifth in the country, so this is a balanced attack. The Cincinnati Bearcats just lost to a bad Miami of Ohio team, so it’s hard to find the courage to get behind them in this spot. I question if Cincinnati has the horses offensively to keep up. Give me the Sooners in another road beat down.
