The Cincinnati Bearcats (0-0) are heavily favored, by 22 points, versus the FCS Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Nippert Stadium. The over/under is 56.5 in the outing.
Cincinnati vs. Eastern Kentucky Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | -22 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
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Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Cincinnati | Eastern Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.2 (54) | 46.5 (1) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.6 (22) | 49.5 (90) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 10 (8) | 4 (87) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 18 (47) | 2 (15) |
Cincinnati vs. Eastern Kentucky Betting Insights (2022)
Cincinnati Stats and Trends
- Cincinnati compiled a 3-9-1 record against the spread last season.
- The Bearcats covered the spread once last season (1-2 ATS) when playing as at least 22-point favorites.
- Last season, six Cincinnati games hit the over.
- In two games last season, the Bearcats and their opponents combined to put up more than 56.5 points.
- Cincinnati had an average point total of 51.7 in its contests last season, 4.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Eastern Kentucky Stats and Trends (2022)
- Eastern Kentucky had a 57.3-point average over/under in its outings last year, 0.8 more points than the total for this game.
Cincinnati Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Ben Bryant put up 2,734 passing yards (248.5 per game) while going 214-for-349 (61.3%) and throwing for 21 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
- A year ago Charles McClelland churned out 849 rushing yards (65.3 per game) and scored seven touchdowns.
- Corey Kiner amassed 333 rushing yards on 75 carries, with four touchdowns on the ground, last year.
- Tyler Scott reeled in 46 passes for 780 yards last season with eight touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 70.9 receiving yards.
- Tre Tucker also tacked on 567 receiving yards on 45 catches and three touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 47.3 yards per game.
- Jadon Thompson caught 24 passes on zero targets for 369 yards and one touchdown, averaging 33.5 yards per game.
- Ivan Pace Jr. put together an impressive stat line of eight sacks, 15 TFL and 128 tackles last season.
- Ja’von Hicks picked off three passes and tacked on 74 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended last season.
Eastern Kentucky Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Parker McKinney racked up 675 passing yards (337.5 per game) with a 69.4% completion percentage last year, while throwing for six touchdowns with two interceptions. He also had 85 rushing yards on 22 carries plus one TD, averaging 42.5 yards per game.
- Braedon Sloan took 22 attempts for 105 rushing yards a season ago (52.5 per game) and scored two touchdowns. He also totaled 11 catches for 72 yards.
- Last year Dakota Allen was targeted zero times and notched 15 catches for 185 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jaden Smith’s stat line last season was 12 grabs for 150 yards and one touchdown. He put up 75.0 receiving yards per game.
- Eli Hairston had an impressive body of work a year ago, collecting one sack, two TFL and 14 tackles.
- Matthew Jackson totaled 16 tackles over his 2022 campaign.
- Josh Hayes intercepted one pass and tacked on seven tackles and two passes defended last season.
