Free NCAA Football Prediction: Cincinnati vs. SMU Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs
Cincinnati Bearcats 5-1 vs. SMU Mustangs 3-3
Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Gerald J. Ford Stadium Dallas
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: Bearcats -3.5 / Mustangs 3.5 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Bearcats -166 / Mustangs 135
NCAA Betting Total Odds: Total O/U 58.5
Cincinnati Bearcats
This year, Bearcats have an overall record of 5-1. In addition, they have also played well in the American Athletic, going 2-0.
(‘In their previous game, Cincinnati knocked off South Florida by a score of 28-24. However, grabbing the home win, Bearcats did not cover the spread, as they were 27.0 point favorites.’, ‘In their most recent game, the Bearcats defeated South Florida by a score of 28-24. But, they were unable to grab the ATS win, as their 4 was not enough to cover the spread.’)
The Bearcats head into the game with the 28th-ranked scoring offense at 38.17 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 15 receiving touchdowns compared to 12 rushing scores.
Going into the game, the Bearcats defensive unit is 31st in the NCAA in points allowed per game at 21.17.
Over the Bearcats last 10 games, they have a strong record of 8-2-0, while also going 5-4-1 against the spread. On offense, the team averaged 35.3 points per game while allowing 20.1. Their over-under mark (last 10) is 5-5-0.
In their last 5 games away from home, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 3-2-0 while going 1-3-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 26.8 points per game in these contests.
SMU Mustangs
In American Athletic play, the Mustangs have a record of 1-1. the team’s overall record is 3-3.
In their previous game, SMU knocked off Navy by a score of 40-34. However, despite the road win, the Mustangs did not cover the spread, as they were 12.5 point favorites.
The Mustangs head into the game with the 39th ranked scoring offense at 35.5 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 15 receiving touchdowns compared to 12 rushing scores.
Heading into the game, the Mustangs will hope for some improved play from their defense, as they are currently 91st at 29.5 points per game allowed.
In their last 10 contests, the Mustangs have a straight up record of 4-6-0, while covering the spread at a rate of 40.0%. Their last 10 over-under record comes in at 4-6-0. SMU has a positive scoring differential in these games, averaging 33.8 points per game and allowing 31.5.
Through their last 5 home contests, the Mustangs offense has averaged 41.0 points per game while allowing an average of 30.8. SMU posted an overall record of 3-2-0 while going 1-4-0 ATS.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games when playing Southern Methodist
- Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Methodist’s last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
- Southern Methodist is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
4* Cincinnati vs. SMU NCAA Betting Final Analysis:
So far, the Bearcats are averaging 278.67 yards per game through the air, placing them 33rd in the country. This week, the Bearcats will be facing a SMU defense that is ranked 102nd in pass yards allowed per game. So far, they are averaging 301.2 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
In the passing game, the Mustangs are currently one of the leading groups in the country, at 351.83 yards per game through the air. This week, the Mustangs will be facing a Cincinnati defense ranked 46th in pass yards allowed per game. This year, they have not faced a top 50 pass defense.
4* Cincinnati Bearcats vs. SMU Mustangs NCAA Betting Pick: Bearcats ATS
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