The Cincinnati Bearcats and Houston Cougars meet Saturday in week 11 college football action at TDECU Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview 

The Cincinnati Bearcats look to snap a 7-game losing streak. Cincinnati has lost 2 of its last 3 road games. Emory Jones is completing 60.8 percent of his passes for 1,818 yards, 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Xzavier Henderson and Braden Smith have combined for 1,100 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Chamon Metayer has 19 receptions. The Cincinnati Bearcats ground game is averaging 225.4 yards per contest, and Corey Kiner leads the way with 756 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Cincinnati is allowing 28.3 points and 377.3 yards per game. Deshawn Pace leads the Cincinnati Bearcats with 59 tackles, Daniel Grzesiak has 3.5 sacks and Bryon Threats has 2 interceptions.

Cincinnati Bearcats Team Facts

• Cincinnati has won 18 of its last 19 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 14 games against conference opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost the first half in each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
• Five of Cincinnati’s last six November games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Houston Cougars Betting Preview 

The Houston Cougars need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. Houston has won 3 of its last 5 home games. Donovan Smith is completing 65.9 percent of his passes for 2,303 yards, 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Samuel Brown and Joseph Manjack IV have combined for 1,199 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Matthew Golden has 38 receptions. The Houston Cougars ground game is averaging 118 yards per contest, and Parker Jenkins leads the way with 350 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Houston is allowing 31.6 points and 415.8 yards per game. Adari Haulcy leads the Houston Cougars with 66 tackles, Nelson Ceaser has 8 sacks and Malik Fleming has 3 interceptions.

Houston Cougars Team Facts

• The favorite has won each of the last six games between Cincinnati and Houston.
• The favorite has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Cincinnati and Houston.
• Six of Houston’s last seven games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Houston has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of three points or fewer of any FBS team this season (2).

Randy’s Pick

The Cincinnati Bearcats haven’t had the easiest schedule, but 7 straight losses are 7 straight losses. Cincinnati continues to have issues defensively and is now 90th in scoring. The Houston Cougars aren’t world beaters either, but they play their best ball at home, and they’re fresh off a nice overtime road win over Baylor. Houston’s wins come down to the wire, but this is a soft line. Give me Houston to get the job done while Cincinnati loses an eighth straight game.