Week 5 action on Saturday will see the Cincinnati Bearcats looking to boost their win total and cover the spread when the USF Bulls visit Nippert Stadium.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 40-35 result in favor of the Bulls. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
USF Bulls vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-1 overall and 1-3 ATS against the spread, while the Bulls are 3-1 and 3-1 ATS. As for the totals, Cincinnati is 1-3 on the OU, and USF is 3-1 Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs USF injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Cincinnati Bearcats at No. 53 and the USF Bulls at No. 18 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Cincinnati Bearcats No. 82-ranked offense (27.25 PPG) against a USF Bulls defense that ranks No. 77 at 28 PPG. The Cincinnati Bearcats passing attack has averaged 265.75 yards per game, more than the USF Bulls give up through the air (211.25 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the USF Bulls own the league's No. 72-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 199 yards per game when on the road. Cincinnati, on the other hand, rates No. 114 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Quinton Flowers ran through the Florida State defense for 159 yards in USF's last game, but the Bulls still lost a 55-35 decision at Raymond James Stadium.
The Bearcats grabbed a Week 4 victory over the RedHawks in their last game, winning 27-20 at Nippert Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
USF home to East Carolina, Saturday, October 8th
Cincinnati at UCONN, Saturday, October 8th