NCAAF

Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Houston
Cougars
2 - 0
Cincinnati
Bearcats
2 - 0
September 15, 2016, 7:30 PM EDT
 | Nippert Stadium

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Houston
Cougars
2 - 0
Cincinnati
Bearcats
2 - 0
September 15, 2016, 7:30 PM EDT
 | Nippert Stadium
  • The Houston Cougars have their first true road game of the season when they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on Thursday. It has become second nature for Houston to cover the spread on the road, as the Cougars are 14-1-1 ATS in their past 16 road games.

    SHARK BITES
    • Houston is 1-5 SU in their past 6 games against Cincinnati.
    • Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in their past 5 games at Nippert Stadium.
    • Cincinnati is 11-3-1 ATS in their past 15 games within the AAC.

    Despite being without starting quarterback Greg Ward Jr. for their Week 2 matchup against Lamar, Houston cruised to an easy 42-0 victory. Ward’s health will be a critical factor in this game, as Houston has a short week to get ready and there is a good chance the quarterback won’t be 100 percent.

    Cincinnati has started the season 2-0 SU thanks to the steady play of quarterback Hayden Moore and a defense that has allowed just 27 points so far. Moore has completed 60.6 percent of his passes while throwing for five touchdowns and just one pick this season. The defense has feasted on lesser opponents, as the Bearcats have already recorded seven interceptions.

    Houston Cougars vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup

    Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

    Betting fans of the Cincinnati Bearcats have seen them go 1-0 and 0-1 ATS so far this season, while the Houston Cougars are at 1-0 and 1-0 ATS. In over under totals betting, the Houston Cougars are 0-1, while the Cincinnati Bearcats are 0-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Houston injuries news.

    This game matches up the No. 53 (Cincinnati Bearcats) and the No. 9 (Houston Cougars) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA football Power Rankings at Odds Shark.

    Recent Outings Betting Recap

    Greg Ward led his team to victory last time out, throwing for 321 yards Saturday as the Cougars downed the Sooners 33-23 at NRG Stadium.

    Betting Trends
    • Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
    • Houston is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games
    • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games
    • Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
    • Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
    • Cincinnati is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
    • Cincinnati is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home
    • Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

    Next Betting Matchups

    Houston at Texas State, Saturday, September 24th
    Cincinnati home to Miami-OH, Saturday, September 24th

Power Ranking
Houston 35
Cincinnati 29
Betting Odds Preview

Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats

The Houston Cougars have their first true road game of the season when they take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium Thursday. It has become second nature for Houston to cover the spread on the road, as the Cougars are 14-1-1 ATS in their past 16 road games.

Smart Chart
  • HOUSTO
  • 35.86
  • 20.43
  • 15.43
  • 271.57
  • 142.29
  • 194.36
  • 108.21
  • -0.57
  •  
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Passing Yards
  • Rush Yards
  • Passing Yards Allowed
  • Rushing Yards Allowed
  • Turnover Differential
  • CINCIN
  • 36.86
  • 16.86
  • 20.00
  • 241.21
  • 172.29
  • 168.43
  • 149.14
  • -0.93
Head to Head Summary

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Team Record
Houston Cougars
AllLast 3vs Conf
Record2-02-00-0
Home2-02-00-0
Away0-00-00-0
ATS1-11-10-0
ATS Home1-11-10-0
ATS Away0-00-00-0
Offense37.5037.500
Defense11.5011.500
Diff26.0026.000
Team Record
Cincinnati Bearcats
AllLast 3vs Conf
Record2-02-00-0
Home1-01-00-0
Away1-01-00-0
ATS1-11-10-0
ATS Home0-10-10-0
ATS Away1-01-00-0
Offense33.0033.000
Defense13.5013.500
Diff19.5019.500
Head to Head Detail
Search NCAAF DatabaseTeamsScoreRush YardsPass YardsTotal YardsTurnovers
Nov 7, 2015CINCIN30665235893
HOUSTO332661614272
Dec 6, 2014HOUSTO312343605941
CINCIN381523485000
Nov 23, 2013CINCIN241724015733
HOUSTO17332452782
Nov 16, 2002HOUSTO14922012934
CINCIN472052874921
Oct 20, 2001CINCIN291423404822
HOUSTO281571863430
Oct 7, 2000HOUSTO31773264032
CINCIN482622685304
Oct 9, 1999CINCIN20742603342
HOUSTO232381944324
Nov 14, 1998HOUSTO431673765431
CINCIN442042975012
Oct 18, 1997CINCIN382122334454
HOUSTO41682983662
Oct 19, 1996HOUSTO20762273031
CINCIN312221263482
Betting Odds Trends
Betting Odds Trends
Injuries
Houston Cougars
  • No Injuries
Injuries
Cincinnati Bearcats
  • No Injuries
Last 5 Games
Houston Cougars
DateOPPScoreSULineATSOff. RushOff. PassOff. TotalDef. RushDef. PassDef. TotalTOLocation
Sep 10, 2016LAMAR42-0W-43.5/68L/U3811305111558730Home
Sep 3, 2016OKLA33-23W13/66.5W/U8932141070323393-1Home
Dec 31, 2015FLAST38-24W7.5/56.5W/O18726144816397413-4Away
Dec 5, 2015TEMPLE24-13W-4.5/51.5W/U23310633998287385-2Home
Nov 27, 2015NAVY52-31W1.5/58W/O218337555147312459-1Home
Cincinnati Bearcats
DateOPPScoreSULineATSOff. RushOff. PassOff. TotalDef. RushDef. PassDef. TotalTOLocation
Sep 10, 2016PURDUE38-20W-4/57.5W/O262250512103401504-5Away
Sep 1, 2016TN.MAR28-7W-37/71.5L/U1402604001771463230Home
Dec 24, 2015SD.ST7-42L2.5/56.5L/U772022792071293363Home
Nov 28, 2015E.CAR19-16W-2/69W/U157270427683173851Away
Nov 20, 2015USF27-65L-1/66.5L/O973334303612005613Away
Offensive Comparison
Houston Cougars
Cincinnati Bearcats

Scoring

Points Scored

35.86 36.86

Last 3 Games

37.50 33.00

Yards Per Point

11.54 11.22

Overall Yards Gained

Total

413.86 413.5

Passing

271.57 241.21

Rushing

142.29 172.29

On Road vs. At Home Yards Gained

Total

441.38 469.29

Passing

283.50 245.43

Rushing

157.88 223.86
Defensive Comparison
Houston Cougars
Cincinnati Bearcats

Scoring Allowed

Points Allowed

20.43 16.86

Last 3 Games

11.50 13.50

Yards Per Point

11.54 11.22

Overall Yards Allowed

Total

302.57 317.57

Passing

194.36 168.43

Rushing

108.21 149.14

On Road vs. At Home Yards Allowed

Total

302.01 290.15

Passing

192.38 144.86

Rushing

109.63 145.29
Supergrid
StatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense35.861316.865
Away Team Road Passing vs Home Team Home Passing Defense283.5020144.864
Away Team Road Rushing vs Home Team Home Rushing Defense157.8854145.2973
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense36.861020.4319
Home Team Home Passing vs Away Team Road Passing Defense245.4358192.3822
Home Team Home Rushing vs Away Team Road Rushing Defense223.8617109.6313
Recent Form

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Power Stats
  • HOUSTO
  • 11.54
  • 14.81
  • -3.27
  •  
  • 12.38
  • 11.93
  • 0.45
  •  
  • 3.87
  • 3.4
  • 0.47
  • Yards Per Point
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Pass
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • Yards Per Rush
  • Offense
  • Defense
  • Differential
  • CINCIN
  • 11.22
  • 18.84
  • -7.62
  •  
  • 13.14
  • 10.62
  • 2.52
  •  
  • 5.21
  • 3.58
  • 1.63