Pittsburgh Panthers vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Panthers vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Cincinnati Bearcats (1-0) host the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0) at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Pittsburgh opens this game as 2.0-point underdogs. The total has been set at 60.

The Pittsburgh Panthers step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last game, the Panthers stepped onto the field against the Kent State Golden Flashes and notched a win by a score of 55-24. The Pittsburgh Panthers rushed the ball a total of 32 different times and amassed 201 yards, which is an average of 6.3 yards per tote. Overall, they ran 80 plays which gave them 570 yards. Pittsburgh conceded 14 completions on 28 attempts for a total of 181 yds, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Panthers conceded 31 yards on 38 tries, which averages out to 0.8 yards per run surrendered.

The Panthers have tallied 570 yards in total this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Pittsburgh has amassed 4 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 2 times. Pittsburgh has 31 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 7 infractions for 65 yds. As a team they average 201.0 yards rushing which is 48th in the nation. When it comes to scoring points, the Pittsburgh Panthers are averaging 55.0 points per outing.

The Panthers are sitting in 87th in the nation in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 24.0 PPG. They are allowing 0.8 yards per rush and 31.0 yards on the ground per contest this season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 31 rushing yards through 1 contest. When talking about passing yardage, the Panthers are giving up 181 yds which has them sitting in 69th in the nation. They have allowed 181.0 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 50.0%. During this campaign, they are granting 212.0 yards per outing which ranks them 30th in D-1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as no TD's via the ground game.

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The Bearcats head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bearcats took home the win by a final score of 38-20 when they faced the Towson Tigers. Cincinnati rushed the ball for 8.6 yds per carry, finishing with 275 yds on 32 carries. The Bearcats finished the contest with a total of 658 yards and they ran 63 plays (10.4 yds per play). The Bearcats passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 56.8%, relinquishing 244 yds on 21 out of 37 passing. Cincinnati conceded 37 run attempts for 194 yards (5.2 yards per rush).

When discussing their ability to score points, the Bearcats sit 55th in the nation with an average of 38.0 points per contest. The Cincinnati Bearcats have an average of 658.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 5th in D-1. The Cincinnati offense has accrued 40 yds of penalties on 3 infractions, which ranks them 108th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed no interceptions while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have obtained 26 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Bearcats have thrown for a total of 383 passing yards, ranking them 12th in the nation. They hold an average of 275.0 yards per game via the rush.

The Bearcats are allowing 20.0 PPG, which has them ranked 78th in college football. Cincinnati has conceded a total of 194 yards rushing in addition to no touchdowns via the rush for the year. This season, they have given up 20 total points. They have conceded 2 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 244.0 yards/game, which puts them in 104th in the nation. The Bearcats defense has been on the field for 74 plays, which is 109th in D-1. They have totaled 1 fumble and no interceptions for the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers +2.0

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