Ohio at Cincinnati College Football Picks and Predictions 9/22/2018

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Nippert Stadium

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The Cincinnati Bearcats host the Ohio Bobcats at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The opening line for this game has Cincinnati as 8 point favorites. The Bearcats have an over/under record of 1-2-0 and they are 3-0-0 against the spread. The Bobcats have an ATS record of 0-2-0 while their over/under record is 2-0-0.

Valuable Ohio Bobcats Betting Trends

The Ohio Bobcats are 2-0-0 against the over/under

The Ohio Bobcats are 0-2-0 against the spread

Important Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 1-2-0 against the over/under

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-0-0 against the spread

Key Ohio Bobcats Injuries

08/28/18 WR Elijah Ball Knee is out for season

Key Cincinnati Bearcats Injuries

09/16/18 RB Gerrid Doaks Shoulder is questionable Saturday vs Ohio
09/16/18 RB Taylor Boose Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Ohio
08/20/18 TE Josh Whyle Collarbone is OUT 4-6 weeks

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Ohio Bobcats have run for 266 yards as a team, which ranks 118th in college football. They've run 69 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Bobcats have been penalized on offense 10 times for 85 yards so far this season, which has them 120th in the country in penalties. They are 98th in the nation in points scored with 69. They have run 133 plays this season for 789 yards, which ranks them 105th in Division 1 in total offense. The Bobcats average 5.9 yards per play, which is 68th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 35 1st downs this year, placing them 128th overall as an offensive unit. Nathan Rourke averages 7.4 yards per pass attempt and 8.5 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 18 passes on 39 attempts for a completion percentage of 46.2%. His quarterback rating this year is 125.5. He has thrown for 290 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Bobcats rush defense has allowed 70 attempts for 334 yards this year, putting them in 37th place in D-1 against the run. Ohio has committed 11 penalties for 91 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 15th in college football. They are 80th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 77. They have surrendered a total of 1,197 yards on D, which is 90th in the country. The Bobcats are ranked 126th in yards per play allowed with 7.8. Opposing offenses have completed 52 passes on 83 attempts against the Ohio Bobcats defense this season, placing them 62nd and 42nd in Division 1. The Ohio pass defense has also given up a total of 863 yards through the air, which is 108th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Bearcats are 40th in the country in points scored with 110. They have run 219 plays this year for 1,280 yards, which ranks them 114th in Division 1 in total offense. The Cincinnati Bearcats average 5.8 yards per play, which is 71st in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 69 1st downs this season, ranking them 44th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Cincinnati has run for 793 yards as a unit, which ranks 14th in college football. They've run 156 times, averaging 5.1 yards per rush as a unit. Cincinnati has been penalized on offense 22 times for 206 yards so far this year, which has them 37th in the country in penalties. Desmond Ridder has passed for 344 yards this year. He's completed 28 throws while attempting 45 passes for a completion percentage of 62.2%. His quarterback rating this season is 155.8. He averages 9.4 adjusted yards per throw and 7.6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Cincinnati is 5th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 24. They have given up a total of 689 yards on D, which is 14th in D-1. The Bearcats are 3rd in yards per play allowed with 3.8. Opponent offenses have completed 57 throws on 106 attempts against the Cincinnati defense this season, ranking them 82nd and 97th in the nation. The Cincinnati Bearcats pass defense has also surrendered a total of 435 yards in the air, which is 21st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 74 attempts for 254 yards this season, putting them in 16th place in the country against the run. The Bearcats have had 17 penalties for 111 yards on defense this year. That places them 22nd in college football.

Who will win tonight's Bobcats/Bearcats college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bearcats -8

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