Houston may be an American Athletic Conference “Group of Five” school. However, they have the financial backing that would make most Power Five schools envious. That’s how Houston got coach Dana Holgorsen to jump from West Virginia to the Cougars. Still, does Houston dream of becoming Power Five for College Football betting Games. Cincinnati is currently far ahead of Houston. What’s most interesting is Cincy does things the old-fashioned way. Under coach Luke Fickell the Bearcats go against today’s grain. Concurrently, they win by emphasizing defense and rushing. In view of this, Saturday’s matchup is one of the stark contrasts.
Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 7, 2020, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Houston at Cincinnati TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Houston U | +13½ (-110) | 55 (-110) | +415 |  |
| Cincinnati U | -13½ (-110) | 55 (-110) | -525 | |
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Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, the Bearcats are gaining offshore betting attention with more gamblers. Eventually, there could be a value concern.
Houston Cougars Team Overview
Saturday the Cougars lost to Central Florida 44-21 as 2.5-point home dogs. While under the total of 82 was a winner too. Houston’s record is 2-2 straight up and against the spread with 3-1 over the total. Overall, Houston ranks 25th for total offense and 32nd for scoring. Defensively the Cougars rank 69th overall and 75th for points allowed.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Overview
Last Saturday in a showdown against Memphis the Bearcats scored a 49-10 payout as 6.5-point home chalk. Over a total of 57 got the cash too. Cincinnati is 5-0 straight up, 3-2 against the spread with 2-3 under the total. UC is on the cusp of the greatest season in school history. In the win over Memphis quarterback, Desmond Ridder threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns with a 198.7 rating in a breakout performance. Cincinnati ranks 35th for offense and 12th for scoring. In like manner, UC’s defense ranks rank 15th overall and seventh for points allowed.
Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats Against the Spread
The Cougars are:
- 14-14 against the spread in their last 28 matchups
- On the road 7-6 vs. the odds
- In American Athletic Conference matchups 9-9 on the board
- As underdogs just 6-7 vs. the line.
- Under the number in just nine of their last 28 games overall
- As a dog only three under in their last 13 matchups
- On the road 9-3 over the total
- In American Athletic Conference matchups 12-6 over the total
- Just two payouts in their last ten meetings with Cincinnati
- This series has gone under the total in three of their last five meetings
- Just one payout in their last five visits to UC
- Two of the last three in this series at Cincinnati have gone over
The Bearcats Are:
- 18-13 against the spread in their last 31 games
- In American Athletic Conference matchups 10-9 on the board
- 9-6 vs. the odds at Nippert Stadium
- As chalk 12-10 with the number
- 21 under in their last 31 games
- In AAC games 5-14 under the total
- At Nippert Stadium 6-9 under the number
- As chalk 10-12 under the total
Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier Cincinnati has been the vastly better value for College Football Betting Games against Houston.
Cougars at Bearcats SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bearcats.