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On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-7) will visit the Houston Cougars (4-5).
The Cougars are small favorites (-2.5) in their game against the Bearcats, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Cougars are -135 and the Bearcats are +115.)
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Game Info for Houston vs. Cincinnati
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 | -135 | +115 |
Houston Pick Insights
- So far this season, Houston has posted a 4-4-0 record against the spread.
- Houston has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 2.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- Houston has gone over in three of its eight games with a set total (37.5%).
Houston Stats & Insights
- Houston ranks 74th in total offense (381 yards per game) and 107th in total defense (415.8 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks 24th-worst in the FBS (31.6 points allowed per game), Houston has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 80th in the FBS by averaging 25.2 points per game.
- Houston sports the 41st-ranked passing offense this year (263 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking 21st-worst with 255.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Houston ranks 107th in the FBS with 118 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 91st in rushing yards allowed per contest (160.3).
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks fifth-worst in the FBS (47.6% third-down conversion rate), Houston has put up better results offensively, ranking 70th in the FBS by posting a 38.8% third-down percentage.
- Houston owns the 45th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing 11 turnovers (86th in the FBS) while turning it over nine times (25th in the FBS).
Houston’s Best Players
- Donovan Smith has thrown for 2,302 yards, completing 65.8% of his passes and tossing 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 254 yards (28.2 ypg) on 98 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Parker Jenkins has carried the ball 74 times for a team-high 350 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times as a runner.
- Sam Brown has hauled in 53 catches for 764 yards (84.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Joseph Manjack IV has hauled in 35 passes while averaging 48.3 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Matthew Golden’s 38 catches have turned into 404 yards and six touchdowns.
- Nelson Ceaser has eight sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 29 tackles.
- Malik Robinson, Houston’s tackle leader, has 55 tackles and one interception this year.
- Malik Fleming has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 30 tackles and three passes defended.
Cincinnati Betting Insights
- Cincinnati’s ATS record is 3-6-0 this season.
- Cincinnati is a 2-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- In Cincinnati’s nine games with a set total, six have hit the over (66.7%).
Cincinnati Pick Insights
- Cincinnati’s offense has been thriving, putting up 452.3 total yards per contest (22nd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 71st by surrendering 377.3 total yards per game.
- In terms of points scored Cincinnati ranks 79th in the FBS (25.3 points per game), and it is 92nd defensively (28.3 points allowed per contest).
- Cincinnati ranks 69th in the FBS with 226.9 passing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 90th with 238.7 passing yards ceded per game on defense.
- Cincinnati’s run defense ranks 57th in the FBS with 138.7 rushing yards given up per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks sixth-best by putting up 225.4 rushing yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Cincinnati is putting up a 41.2% third-down conversion rate (52nd-ranked). It ranks 52nd in the FBS on defense (37% third-down rate allowed).
- Cincinnati has not done well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -6 is 17th-worst in the FBS.
Cincinnati’s Best Players
- Emory Jones has been a dual threat for Cincinnati this season. He has 1,818 passing yards (202 per game) while completing 60.8% of his passes. He’s tossed 14 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 446 yards (49.6 ypg) on 122 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Corey Kiner is his team’s leading rusher with 138 carries for 756 yards, or 84 per game. He’s found the end zone three times on the ground, as well.
- Xzavier Henderson has racked up 631 receiving yards on 46 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Braden Smith has caught 33 passes and compiled 469 receiving yards (52.1 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Chamon Metayer’s 19 grabs (on 26 targets) have netted him 220 yards (24.4 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Daniel Grzesiak paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL and 26 tackles.
- Deshawn Pace is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 49 tackles, seven TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Bryon Threats has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 30 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
