In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Saturday, November 1st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Utah Utes Preview
Utah has a 6-2 record this season and is sitting 5th in the Big 12. They are 6-2 ATS, 5-3 in Over/Under and have a 3-1 home record and a 3-1 away record. Utah is coming off a 53-7 home win against Colorado and will face Baylor, Kansas State and Kansas next.
Offensively, Utah averages 38.9 points per game, ranking 11th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 14.2 points per game, which is 9th. Utah averages 476.9 total yards per game (209.8 passing and 267.1 rushing), while allowing 285.4 total yards per game (136.6 rushing and 148.8 passing).
Devon Dampier leads Utah with 1,375 passing yards with 68.7% completed passes and 13 touchdowns. Wayshawn Parker leads the team in rushing yards with 503, while Ryan Davis has a team-high 48 receptions for 518 receiving yards. Defensively, Jackson Bennee has a team-high 39 total tackles (26 of them solo), while John Henry Daley leads the team in sacks, with 9.5, and Jackson Bennee leads the team with 3 interceptions.
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview
Cincinnati has a 7-1 record this season and is sitting 2nd in the Big 12. They are 6-2 ATS, 5-3 in Over/Under and have a 5-0 home record and a 2-0 away record. Cincinnati is coming off a 41-20 home win against Baylor and will face Arizona, BYU and Texas Christian next.
Offensively, Cincinnati averages 38.2 points per game, ranking 13th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 19.0 points per game, which is 28th. Cincinnati averages 437.6 total yards per game (244.0 passing and 193.6 rushing), while allowing 368.8 total yards per game (141.5 rushing and 227.3 passing).
Brendan Sorsby leads Cincinnati with 1,843 passing yards with 65.2% completed passes and 20 touchdowns. Evan Pryor leads the team in rushing yards with 478, while Cyrus Allen has a team-high 34 receptions for 381 receiving yards. Defensively, Jake Golday has a team-high 68 total tackles (29 of them solo), while Jake Golday leads the team in sacks, with 3.5, and Matthew McDoom leads the team with 1 interception.
Cincinnati Bearcats @ Utah Utes Betting Trends: Week 10
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won each of its last nine November games as a favorite.
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last six games in November.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in November.
- Utah has covered the spread in five of its last six home games.
- Utah has won the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Utah has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won each of its last seven games.
- Utah has lost each of its last six November games against AP-ranked teams.
- Cincinnati has covered the spread in five of its last six games.
- Cincinnati has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Cincinnati has won the first half in each of its last five games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Utah’s last five November games against AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of Cincinnati’s last 12 games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Utes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, John Henry Daley ranks T3rd amongst FBS players for sacks (9.5) this season.
Cincinnati Bearcats Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Brendan Sorsby ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for sack percentage (1.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah ranks 3rd among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (4.5).
- Utah ranks 3rd among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+9.0).
- Cincinnati ranks 2nd among FBS teams for average point differential in first quarters this season (+10.9).
- Cincinnati ranks 135th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:24).
Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction
In this Cincinnati vs Utah Prediction, Utah is coming as -9-point home favorites, with the total set at 56 points. Both teams have been excellent this season with a 7-1 and 6-2 record and are identical against the spread, with a 6-2 ATS record each. This is balanced from a side perspective and both teams have been elite offensively this season, ranking on the top-13 of the country with 77.1 points per game combined. With Cincinnati’s defense regressing a bit lately, allowing 22.4 points per game in their last 5 games, I expect a high-scoring affair between two high-octane offenses. Take the over 56 points.