Free Week 7 Prediction: Bearcats vs. Cougars Odds
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College Football Handicapping: Week 7
(4-1) Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Houston Cougars (2-3)
Date: Saturday, October 12 2019
Time: 3:30 pm EST
Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, Texas
NCAA Football Spread: Cougars -5.5
NCAA Betting Total:
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The Houston Cougars play host to the no. 25 Cincinnati Bearcats for a week six matchup on Saturday afternoon. Houston is favored by 5.5 points in what should be a terrific contest.
Houston is led by Clayton Tune who replace D’Eriq King who is out for the rest of the season as he decided to redshirt. The Bearcats are led by Desmond Rider who has 964 passing yards and 10 touchdowns.
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Will Rider and the Bearcats pull out a huge road win or will the Cougars pick up a needed victory? Find out below as we cover this intriguing matchup.
Cincinnati Bearcats
The Cincinnati Bearcats are coming off a 27-24 victory against the Central Florida Knights. Desmond Rider struggled in the contest for 149 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Rider added 41 rush yards on 12 carries. The Bearcats relied on their ground attack to take down Central Florida.
Michael Warren II led the Bearcats with 133 rushing yards on 23 carries. Josiah Deguara wound up with 64 receiving yards on five receptions. Darrick Forrest led the defense with 16 tackles. Jarrell White finished with seven tackles and an interception.
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The Bearcats were fabulous on defense as they forced Knights quarterback Dillon Gabriel to throw three interceptions. Central Florida did out-gain Cincinnati 423-341 in total yards. Ahmad Gardner’s pick-six for Cincinnati was they key play of the game.
Houston Cougars
Houston is coming off a 46-25 win against the North Texas Mean Green on Saturday. Houston began the contest with a 17-6 lead at the half and they remained in control the rest of the way. Clayton Tune went for 124 passing yards and a touchdown in the win.
The Cougars rush attack was too much for North Texas. Patrick Carr led the ground game with 139 yards and three touchdowns. Tune added 100 yards on nine carries.
Marques Stevenson wound up with 64 yards on seven receptions. Stevenson had a kickoff return touchdown in the victory. It wasn’t all pretty for the Cougars as they struggled to stop North Texas most of the game. The Mean Green had a total of 456 yards.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Bearcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
- Bearcats are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Bearcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Cougars are 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Cougars are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
- Cougars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
Free Week 7 NCAA Football Pick
The Bearcats have an edge with a more experienced Desmond Rider under center and I expect him to keep them in the game.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Cincinnati +5.5
Houston will move the ball in the contest as Patrick Carr will play well. Take the Cougars as home field will be the difference in a close win.
Week 7 Free Score Prediction: Houston 27- Cincinnati 24
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