Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell has transformed an anonymous program into one catching national attention. Fickell has led the Bearcats to three consecutive seasons that finished nationally ranked. The 2020 Bearcats tied a school record with a final national ranking of 8th. And they nearly upset the powerful Georgia Bulldogs of the SEC in the Peach Bowl. In fact, many fans and gamblers believe that UC should have won that game. Cincinnati’s greatest betting on College Football season in history could be at hand.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks vs. Cincinnati Bearcats NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 4, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Miami of Ohio vs. Cincinnati TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Redhawks | +22½ (-110) | 50½ (-110) | +1250 |  |
| Bearcats | -22½ (-110) | 50½ (-110) | -2000 | |
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Miami of Ohio Redhawks at Cincinnati Bearcats SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Cincinnati has a level of sports betting credibility that Miami of Ohio can’t match. Gamblers have a new level of respect for the Bearcats.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks Team Overview
Head coach Chuck Martin begins his 8th season as head coach of Miami-OH. Martin inherited a terrible Redhawks program that was utterly gutted. Accordingly, he was given enough time to build from the bottom out. Finally, in his 6th season, Martin led the Redhawks to the 2019 Mid-American Conference championship.
Now for the 2021 campaign, Miami-OH is pegged to contend for the MAC championship. The Redhawks show an improved offense led by quarterback Brett Gabbert. Wide receiver Jack Sorenson averaged almost 20 yards per catch in 2020.
Cincinnati Bearcats Team Overview
At the onset of 2021, Cincinnati is a national consensus pick for the top Group of 5 teams. Specifically, quarterback Desmond Ridder’s decision to return for another season at UC is easily the most important factor. Ridder threw for 2,296 yards, 19 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. At the same time, he increased his completion percentage by over 11 percentage points. Also, Ridder rushed for 592 yards and another 12 scores on his way to AAC Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Cincinnati’s defense was one of the best nationally in 2020, finishing third in pass efficiency defense, eighth in scoring defense, 13th in total defense, and tied for third in interceptions. With the return of some key players, it could be even better this season.
Miami of Ohio Redhawks at Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends
- Miami is 62% against the spread as a dog
- On the road, the Redhawks are 44% vs. the odds
- In non-conference games, Miami-OH is 40% vs. the line
- Miami-OH is just 33% over the total as an away team
- As an underdog, the Redhawks are 54% under the total
- The Redhawks are 60% over the total in non-conference games
- Cincinnati is 62% against the spread in home games
- The Bearcats are 55% vs. the line as a favorite
- And in non-conference games, UC is 75% against the spread
- At Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati is 69% under the total
- As a favorite, UC is 67% to the under
- And in non-conference games, the Bearcats are 75% to the under
- Cincinnati paid in three consecutive games against Miami-OH
- Six of the last seven meetings between these teams stayed under the total
- At Cincinnati, the Bearcats are 6-2 against the spread against Miami-OH
- The previous three meetings between these teams at Cincinnati went under the total
Miami of Ohio Redhawks at Cincinnati Bearcats SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Cincinnati has dominated this Betting on College Football Series.
Miami of Ohio vs. Cincinnati SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bearcats.