At the onset of the season was a sense that Cincinnati would breakthrough for the Group of Five. The Bearcats were touted as the class of the American Athletic Conference. And after romping to 11 wins in their first 11 games, they were on the brink of making history. No team outside the Power Five has ever made the College Football Playoff. Thus, last Friday’s betting on College Football matchup at East Carolina was packed with high-stakes pressure. UC delivered with a powerful performance and payout. Now comes the AAC Championship game against dangerous Houston.
AAC Championship Game Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 4, 2021, 4 pm. ET |
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| Location: | Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Houston vs. Cincinnati TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Houston | +10½ (-110) | 53½ (-110) | +320 |  |
| Cincinnati | -10½ (-110) | 53½ (-110) | -390 | |
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Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats SBG Odds Overview
In this sportsbook situation, the Bearcats will draw most of the betting handle. Cincinnati has captured the imagination and attention of the betting public. They have a brand recognition that rivals many Power Five teams. Of course, this became a drag on their wagering value down the stretch. Cause by the more betting action coming in means a rise in prices on the board.
Houston Cougars Team Overview
Last week Houston won at Connecticut 45-17 as 32-point away favorites. The game went over the total of 54.5. As a result, Houston is 11-1 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 7-5 over/under. Overall, Houston ranks 54th
for total offense and 10th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Cougars rank 6th rank overall and 19th for points allowed.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Overview
Last week, Cincinnati beat East Carolina 35-13 as a 14.5-point away favorite. Also, the game went under the total of 56. As a result, UC has a record of 12-0 straight up, 7-5 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under. Overall, Cincinnati ranks 47th for total offense and 8th for scoring offense. While defensively, UC ranks 8th overall and 3rd for points allowed.
Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes. And then Cincinnati completed a perfect regular season. Now the Bearcats are trying to become the first team outside of a Power Five conference to compete in the four-team CFP. In sum, Ridder finished 17-for-28 for 301 yards with two interceptions. Alec Pierce caught eight passes for 136 yards.
Accordingly, Ridder passed Bearcats quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli as the all-time leader in program history in total yards in the second quarter. Also, Ridder is the AAC career leader in total yards.
Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
- Houston is 6-3 over the total in their most recent nine games
- The Cougars are 5-2 vs. the line in ACC games
- Cincinnati has paid in four of their previous six games
- The Bearcats are 1-5 to the under in their most recent six games
- UC is 1-5 under the total in AAC matchups
- Cincinnati is 8-2-1 against the spread vs. Houston
- The Bearcats are 6-1 on the board at home against Houston
- Cincy and Houston are 2-4 under the total in this series
Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the masses will be pounding Cincinnati. That makes Houston a capable Betting on College Football contrarian play.
Houston vs. Cincinnati SBG Best Bet: Houston Cougars.