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The Cincinnati Bearcats (2-4) will host the Baylor Bears (2-4) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Bears are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Bearcats (with an over/under of 50 points).
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Game Info for Cincinnati vs. Baylor
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Nippert Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | -3.5 | -109 | -111 | 50 | -109 | -111 | -171 | +144 |
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- Cincinnati is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Cincinnati has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Cincinnati games have gone over the point total on four of six occasions (66.7%).
Cincinnati Stats & Insights
- Cincinnati is averaging 444 yards per game on offense (31st in the FBS), and rank 37th on defense, yielding 334.3 yards allowed per game.
- Cincinnati is totaling 26.7 points per game on offense, which ranks them 81st in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 66th, giving up 25 points per game.
- Cincinnati is putting up 241.3 passing yards per game on offense this season (62nd in the FBS), and is allowing 230.2 passing yards per game (77th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Cincinnati has been a tough matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (17th-best with 202.7 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (18th-best with 104.2 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Cincinnati is putting up a 41.9% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (52nd in the FBS), and is allowing a 35.1% third-down conversion rate (44th) on defense.
- Cincinnati has forced seven total turnovers (95th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 10 times (74th in the FBS) for -3a turnover margin of -3, 98th-ranked in college football.
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones leads Cincinnati with 1,322 yards (220.3 ypg) on 114-of-187 passing with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. He also has 352 rushing yards on 84 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Corey Kiner has racked up 434 yards on 87 carries while finding paydirt two times.
- Xzavier Henderson’s 414 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 45 times and has registered 30 catches and one touchdown.
- Braden Smith has hauled in 22 passes while averaging 51.2 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Dee Wiggins has racked up 15 catches for 204 yards, an average of 34 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Daniel Grzesiak leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 21 tackles.
- Deshawn Pace, Cincinnati’s leading tackler, has 29 tackles, three TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Bryon Threats leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 23 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Baylor Betting Insights
- Baylor has covered the spread once in five games this season.
- When they have played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season, the Bears are 1-1-1 against the spread.
- In Baylor’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Baylor Pick Insights
- Baylor is generating 401 total yards per game on offense this season (60th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 389.8 total yards per contest (85th-ranked).
- Baylor has been struggling on offense, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 21.7 points per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 30.2 points per contest (99th-ranked).
- Baylor ranks 31st in the FBS with 279.5 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 38th with 205.5 passing yards given up per game on defense.
- Baylor has been struggling in run defense, ranking 17th-worst with 184.3 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, compiling 121.5 rushing yards per contest (106th-ranked).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Baylor ranks 84th in the FBS (38.3% third-down conversion percentage) and 84th defensively (40.5% third-down rate allowed).
- Baylor has produced nine forced turnovers (61st in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (53rd in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 50th in the FBS.
Baylor’s Best Players
- Blake Shapen leads Baylor with 920 yards on 64-of-103 passing with four touchdowns compared to zero interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Richard Reese, has carried the ball 49 times for 229 yards (38.2 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Dominic Richardson has collected 218 yards (on 55 carries), while also catching 11 passes for 93 yards.
- Monaray Baldwin’s 404 receiving yards (67.3 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 17 catches on 31 targets with two touchdowns.
- Ketron Jackson Jr. has racked up 235 receiving yards (39.2 yards per game) on 15 receptions.
- Hal Presley has racked up 222 reciving yards (37 ypg) this season.
- Matt Jones, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up two sacks, seven TFL and 40 tackles.
- Caden Jenkins leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 12 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
