The Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami (Oh) RedHawks will go toe-to-toe on the turf of Paul Brown Stadium. The matchup starts at 8:00 p.m. ET and ESPN 3 is in line to broadcast the action.
Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Betting Preview
Cincinnati is playing the role of underdog and is currently getting 3 points in this game. The Bearcats are also receiving +120 moneyline odds while the RedHawks are -140. There will probably be some good live betting opportunities while this match is taking place.
The line originally opened at -1
The surprising Bearcats are 1-0 against the spread (ATS) and have gained 5.0 units so far. The team’s posted an O/U record of 0-1. The RedHawks have lost 1.2 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 0-1 ATS and have an O/U record of 1-0.
The Bearcats are 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the RedHawks are 0-1 SU.
The Bearcats are hoping to stay unbeaten after a 26-17 win over UCLA last week where Desmond Ridder completed just 13-of-24 passes for 100 yards. Michael Warren II (142 yards on 35 rush attempts, three TDs) and the signal-caller Ridder (63 yards on 14 carries) led the running attack. Warren II (three receptions, 29 yards) and Kahlil Lewis (three catches, seven yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.
One week ago, Marshall got the win against this Miami (OH) team by a score of 35-28. The RedHawks defensive unit allowed the Thundering Herd to eat up the clock by running for 171 yards on 38 rush attempts, including three rush TDs. Tyre Brady put up a good outing in the win, recording 116 yards and two touchdowns on nine catches for Marshall. For Miami (OH), Gus Ragland completed 25-of-46 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns. Kenny Young (34 yards on 8 rush attempts) mounted the running game as Young (six receptions, 47 yards, one TD) and James Gardner (four catches, 62 yards) led the receiving corps in the loss..
When these two squads faced one another last year, Cincinnati earned the win 21-17.
Free Pick: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks
SU Winner – Miami (OH), ATS Winner – Miami (OH)
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Notes
Team Betting Notes
Cincinnati was favored by 14 points in its last game and the O/U was 63. The under cashed and Cincinnati failed to cover in the 26-17 triumph over UCLA.
The Miami (OH) offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Cincinnati has lost one
In its last three matchups, Cincinnati is 0-3 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
Miami (OH) was favored by 2 points in its last outing and the Over/Under was set at 51.5. The over cashed and Miami (OH) failed to cover in the 35-28 defeat to Marshall.
In its last three contests, Miami (OH) is 1-2 ATS and the under cashed in each of those three.
The Bearcats created 11 rushing touchdowns last season.
The RedHawks put up 12 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Bearcats put up 4.4 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.4 to opponents.
The RedHawks rushed for 4.0 yards per carry last season and allowed 4.5 YPC to opponents.
The Bearcats put up 20 passing touchdowns last season.
The RedHawks produced 24 passing touchdowns last season.
The Cincinnati D has 5 sacks on the year while Miami (OH) has two.
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