TCU Horned Frogs vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: TCU Horned Frogs vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The TCU Horned Frogs (7-4) are en route to Nippert Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (5-6). Cincinnati opens as 3.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 58.

The TCU Horned Frogs come into this matchup with a record of 7-4 this season. In their last game, the Horned Frogs stepped onto the field against the Arizona Wildcats and went home with a win by a final score of 49-28. The TCU Horned Frogs ended up running the ball 38 different times and accounted for 147 yds, earning them an average of 3.9 yds per carry. In all, they tallied 67 plays which totaled 450 yds. TCU allowed 30 completions on 47 attempts for 287 yards, and a completion percentage of 63.8%. Against the run, the Horned Frogs gave up 38 yards on 22 attempts, which calculates to 1.7 yds per run allowed.

When talking about scoring points, the TCU Horned Frogs are sitting at 34.6 points per outing. As a unit they have an average of 113.4 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 116th in college football. The Horned Frogs have earned 4,846 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, TCU has compiled 25 passing touchdowns and 24 rushing touchdowns. TCU has accrued 256 first downs as an offense, and they have been called for 63 infractions for 612 yds. They have turned the football over 20 different times.

The Horned Frogs rank 85th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, conceding 27.6 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.2 yards per run and 159.9 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During this campaign, they have given up 1,759 yards on the ground through 11 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Horned Frogs are allowing 2,152 yards which has them sitting in 38th in Division 1. They have conceded 195.6 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.5%. For the year, they are surrendering 355.5 yards/game which ranks them 55th in the nation. They have relinquished 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 19 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 5-6 for this season. For their last game, the Bearcats went home defeated by a final of 41-15 against the Kansas State Wildcats. Cincinnati rushed for 6.0 yards per carry, finishing with 174 yds on 29 attempts. The Bearcats finished the contest with a total of 374 yards while running 69 plays (5.4 yards per play). The Bearcats pass defense conceded a completion rate of 56.5%, surrendering 147 yds on 13 for 23 passing. Cincinnati conceded 40 attempts on the ground for 281 yards (7.0 yards per rush).

When looking at their scoring prowess, the Bearcats are sitting 85th in the country with an average of 26.3 points per game. The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 424.9 yards per contest, ranking them 37th in the country. The Cincinnati offense has totaled 508 penalty yards on 61 violations, which has them sitting 84th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 6 interceptions while losing 9 fumbles and they have obtained 242 1st downs. For the season to this point, the Bearcats have earned 2,679 yards through the air as well as an average of 243.5 passing yards per contest, which ranks 46th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 181.5 run yards per game and have run for 1,997 yards in total.

The Bearcats are relinquishing 25.0 PPG, which has them ranked 70th in college football. Cincinnati has allowed a total of 1,828 yards via the ground game (166.2 yards/game) in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground for the year. This season, they have relinquished 275 total points. They have allowed 17 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 223.7 yards/game, which puts them in 75th in D-1. The Bearcats defense has been on the field for 695 plays, which is good for 34th in D-1. Their defense has compiled 9 fumbles and 4 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Horned Frogs -3.0

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