To begin with, Luke Fickell has been one of the great college football coaching surprises. Fickell arrived with more than a little skepticism. His only previous head coaching experience was as a fill-in at Ohio State where he fell far short of expectations. However, since his arrival at Cincy Fickell has created a “State of Cincinnati” culture. And the betting on College Football results has been among the best in the game. Fickell is now one of the hot coaching commodities in the game and rumored for many Power Five openings. First comes the AAC title game Saturday.
Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. Memphis Tigers
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Liberty Bowl, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Cincinnati Vs. Memphis TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Cincinnati U | +10 (-110) | 57½ (-110) | +300 |  |
| Memphis | -10 (-110) | 57½ (-110) | -360 | |
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Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. Memphis Tigers Overview
Cincinnati has a sportsbook record of 10-2 straight up, 7-5 vs. the odds, and 3-9 under the total. Last week the Bearcats lost at Memphis 34-24 as 14-point dogs. Cincy has national metrics of 64th for scoring offense and 26th for points allowed.
By contrast, Memphis is 11-1 straight up, 8-4 vs. the odds, and 8-4 over the total. Overall the Tigers rank eighth for scoring offense and 49th for points allowed. Head coach Mike Norvell has become one of the most coveted candidates for Power Five jobs that are now open.
Key Bearcats: QB Desmond Ridder (1836 YDS, 56.2% COMP, 6.9 AVG, 17 TD, 8 INT, 24 SACKS, 129.6 RTG), RB Michael Warren (217 ATT, 1061 YDS, 4.9 AVG, 12 TD), WR Alec Pierce (29 REC, 534 YDS, 18.4 AVG, 2 TD), PK Sam Crosa (43-43 XP, 12-17 FG, 79 PTS), LB Bryan Wright (85 TACKLES, 3.5 SACKS)
Key Tigers: QB Brady White (3307 YDS, 66.4% COMP, 10.0 AVG, 32 TD, 8 INT, 19 SACKS, 177.7 RTG), RB Kenneth Gainwell (204 ATT, 1381 YDS, 6.8 AVG, 12 TD), Damonte Coxie (59 REC, 979 YDS, 16.6 AVG, 9 TD), PK Riley Patterson (60-61 XP, 14-16 FG, 102 PTS), DE Bryce Huff (42 TACKLES, 6 SACKS)
Cincinnati And Memphis Betting Trends
The Bearcats are:
- 3-5 vs. the odds in their last eight away games
- 2-8 under the total on the road
- 5-6 with the board in their last 11 American Athletic Conference Games
- 4-9 under the total when facing AAC teams
- 6-0 against the spread in their last six games at Memphis
- 2-1 over the total at Memphis
The Tigers are:
- 12-4 against the spread in their last 16 games at the Liberty Bowl
- 5-2 over the total on the road
- 2-8 on the board in their last 10 head to head meetings with Cincinnati
- 1-3 under the total against the Bearcats
- 10-4-1 vs. the line in their last 15 American Athletic Conference games
- 8-2 over the total vs. the ACC
Cincinnati Bearcats Vs. Memphis Tigers Betting on College Football Picks
In this situation, we have a Cincinnati team that is considered by most to be of Power Five Quality. In particular, the Bearcats defense is a Betting on College Football assets. However, the explosive Memphis offense proved to be the difference-maker last week. And should do so again on Saturday.
Cincinnati Vs. Memphis Betting on College Football Pick: Memphis Tigers
Cincinnati Vs. Memphis Betting on College Football Score Prediction: Memphis 42, Cincinnati 17