Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Murray State: Betting Odds and Game Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) face the Murray State Racers (1-0) at Nippert Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST. This betting preview analyzes both teams' recent performances and provides key insights for bettors.
Murray State Performance
- Dominated rushing with 307 yards against Mississippi Valley State
- Cortezz Jones: 107 rushing yards, 1 TD
- QB Preston Rice: 116 passing yards, 0 TD, 1 INT
- Defense pitched shutout, allowing only 162 total yards
- Jacobi Hearn led with 5 tackles
Cincinnati Performance
- Desmond Ridder: 295 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Jerome Ford: 121 rushing yards, 1 TD (team total 247 rushing yards)
- Defense allowed 278 total yards
- Deshawn Pace recorded 8 tackles
- Ranked #7 in AP Poll
Betting Lines
- Spread: Cincinnati -35.5
- Over/Under: 51.5
Analysis & Prediction Cincinnati should handle Murray State comfortably. Key factors:
- Bearcats' offensive firepower remains strong
- Murray State's limited passing game unlikely to threaten
- Cincinnati's defense poised to contain Racers' run game
- Murray State 0-5 vs AP Top 25 teams in last 15 years
The Bearcats aim to build momentum before crucial non-conference games against Indiana and Notre Dame, making this an important stepping stone for their College Football Playoff aspirations.
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