Brigham Young Cougars (BYU)
American Football NCAAF Nippert Stadium Sat 22 Nov 20:00
Cincinnati Bearcats
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College Football Betting Preview: BYU vs Cincinnati

BYU face Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, November 22.

Cincinnati to Give BYU a Tough Test

Cincinnati at +2.5 looks a great number for the underdogs when they go up against BYU. Take the -106 that this line gets covered.

35-27 Win for BYU in Pair’s Previous Clash

Brigham Young Cougars won their previous game, beating Texas Christian Horned Frogs at home. It was a 44-13 win at Lavell Edwards Stadium. 

Cincinnati Bearcats were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. Nippert Stadium saw them beaten 30-24 at home to Arizona Wildcats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 35-27 in favor of BYU when they last played Cincinnati, with the matchup taking place at Lavell Edwards Stadium.

Quarterbacks

BYU vs Cincinnati Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best BYU vs Cincinnati tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could involve backing Cincinnati against the spread in this college football showdown. There’s an attractive +2.5 available at -106 that the underdogs cover the line and that has to be our pick.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert CFB predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate picks possible.

Key BYU vs Cincinnati stats:

  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +2.5 line has been covered by Cincinnati in 5 of their last 7 games at home this season.

Cincinnati +2.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bear Bachmeier Under 211.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can back Bear Bachmeier (BYU) at -114 to have less than 211.5 passing yards. He’s not guaranteed to cover the QB Passing Yards line and we’re happy to take this bet.

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Brendan Sorsby Under 35.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) is available at -114 to record fewer than 35.5 rushing yards. There’s no reason to doubt our instinct, so we’ll bet on him falling short of the Player Rushing Yards line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cincinnati +2.5
Totals Under 55.5
Passing Yards Bear Bachmeier Under 211.5

Our same game parlay pick is Cincinnati +2.5 on the spread, Under 55.5 and Bear Bachmeier (BYU) to have Under 211.5 passing yards.

A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

BYU BYU logo 23 - 27 Cincinnati logo Cincinnati

A close battle could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Cincinnati to claim a 27-23 victory at huge odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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BYU vs Cincinnati Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

If you want to bet on Cincinnati, then Moneyline odds of +124 are on offer, although BYU Cougars are a -147 chance. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 60%.

2.5 is the spread and 56.5 is the total points line. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. If you fancy Under 56.5, then the odds are -105.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college football game, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

LJ Martin Favorite to Be First Touchdown Scorer

LJ Martin is favorite to score a TD at any stage and you can get -196. There is the chance to back the market leader to grab the first touchdown at +470.

Touchdown

Bear Bachmeier (BYU)
First TD
+500
Anytime TD
-196
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Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
-135
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Tawee Walker (Cincinnati)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
-105
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Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

Passing Yards

Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati)
Over 212.5
-114
Under 212.5
-114
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Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college football and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether a player will make or miss a field goal.

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Nippert Stadium
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Cincinnati Hold Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

Cincinnati own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 32.20 points per contest while yielding 17.60.

BYU have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 29.10 points scored and 23.20 points allowed.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O55.5 U55.5
Cincinnati logo Cincinnati Home Stats 7-3 49.80 32.20 17.60 3 7
BYU logo BYU Away Stats 8-2 52.30 29.10 23.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O55.5 = Games Over 55.5 Points
  • U55.5 = Games Under 55.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

BYU logo BYU Stats
Cincinnati Bearcats logo Cincinnati Bearcats Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
Big 12 W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Texas Tech 12 1 552 142 410 8-0 4-1 6W
BYU 11 2 415 247 168 6-0 5-2 1L
Utah 10 2 493 224 269 5-1 5-1 5W
Arizona 9 3 391 227 164 6-1 3-2 5W
Houston 9 3 340 262 78 3-3 6-0 1W
Iowa State 8 4 329 242 87 4-2 4-2 3W
TCU 8 4 369 302 67 5-1 3-3 2W
Cincinnati 7 5 381 298 83 5-3 2-2 4L
Kansas State 6 6 353 320 33 4-3 2-3 1W
Baylor 5 7 373 391 -18 3-4 2-3 3L
Kansas 5 7 337 321 16 4-3 1-4 3L
UCF 5 7 292 283 9 5-2 0-5 1L
West Virginia 4 8 261 370 -109 3-3 1-5 2L
Colorado 3 9 251 366 -115 3-4 0-5 5L
Oklahoma State 1 11 170 400 -230 1-6 0-5 11L