Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs Texas Tech Red Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Red Raiders (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58.5

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-1) welcome the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-1) at Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Cincinnati opens as 4.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 58.5.

The Cincinnati Bearcats step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Bearcats stepped onto the field against the Houston Cougars and walked away with a win by a score of 34-0. The Cincinnati Bearcats ran the ball a total of 38 times and recorded 149 yds, which earned them an average of 3.9 yds per attempt. In the game, they had 57 plays which converted into 362 yards. Cincinnati relinquished 13 pass completions on 21 attempts for a total of 92 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.9%. In the running game, the Bearcats conceded 141 yards on 33 tries, which is 4.3 yards per run allowed.

The Bearcats have earned 1,870 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Cincinnati has earned 8 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 5 different times. Cincinnati has accounted for 89 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 19 infractions for 169 yards. As a team they hold an average of 197.5 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 33rd in Division 1. Regarding scoring points, the Cincinnati Bearcats are sitting at 31.5 points per contest.

In terms of passing yardage, the Bearcats have allowed 994 yds which ranks them 111th in the country. They have given up 248.5 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 60.0%. In total, they are conceding 387.3 yards per game ranking them 90th in the country. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass and 0 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 4.5 yards per attempt on the ground and 138.8 rushing yards per game this season. In total, they have conceded 555 yards on the ground through 4 games. The Bearcats sit in 32nd in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 16.0 PPG.

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The Red Raiders head into this matchup 3-1 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Red Raiders walked away with a victory by a final of 30-22 when they played the Arizona State Sun Devils. Texas Tech relinquished 30 run attempts for 94 yards (3.1 yards per rush). The Red Raiders passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 57.9%, surrendering 282 yards on 22 out of 38 passing. The Red Raiders ended up finishing with 334 yds on 83 plays (4.0 yds per play). Texas Tech rushed the ball for 3.4 yards per carry, finishing with 133 yds on 39 attempts.

When it comes to how much they score, the Red Raiders are sitting 18th in D-1 with an average of 41.0 points per outing. The Texas Tech Red Raiders maintain an average of 487.5 yards/game, ranking them 15th in the country. The Texas Tech offense has compiled 307 yds of penalties on 38 infractions, which has them sitting 5th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 3 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 100 1st downs. During the season so far, the Red Raiders have compiled 1,276 passing yards as well as holding an average of 319.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 11th in Division 1. They have an average of 168.5 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 674 yards for this year.

Texas Tech has conceded a total of 639 yards via the ground game (159.8 yards per game) and 12 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have allowed 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 280.3 yards per game, which has them in 121st in D-1. They have tallied 1 fumble recovered and 5 picks this year. The Red Raiders defense has taken the field for 283 plays, which ranks 118th in the country. The Red Raiders are allowing 32.8 points per contest, which has them sitting 116th in Division 1. Overall, they have allowed 131 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bearcats +4.0

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