West Virginia Mountaineers vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: West Virginia Mountaineers vs Cincinnati Bearcats

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Bearcats (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The Cincinnati Bearcats (5-3) will go up against the West Virginia Mountaineers (4-4) at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. West Virginia opens this matchup as 4.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 57.

The West Virginia Mountaineers head into this matchup 4-4 this season. In their last matchup, the Mountaineers took on the Arizona Wildcats and took home the win by a score of 31-26. Against the run, the Mountaineers gave up 78 yards on 25 attempts, which averages out to 3.1 yds per run allowed. West Virginia relinquished 22 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 308 yards, and a completion rate of 64.7%. In the game, they tallied 62 plays which converted into 401 yards. The West Virginia Mountaineers ended up running the ball 40 different times and had 203 yds, which is an average of 5.1 yards per tote.

The Mountaineers have tallied 3,248 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, West Virginia has amassed 13 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 12 different times. West Virginia has earned 184 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 37 infractions for 275 yards. As a team they have an average of 202.3 yards rushing which ranks them 24th in the nation. Regarding scoring, the West Virginia Mountaineers hold an average of 28.8 points per outing.

In terms of passing yardage, the Mountaineers have given up 2,088 yards which puts them in 98th in the nation. They have conceded 261.0 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 61.9%. During the season, they have surrendered 382.5 yards per game putting them 82nd in college football. They have conceded 17 touchdowns through the air in addition to 13 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 3.6 yards per tote and 121.5 yards on the ground per contest for the year. For the season, they have given up 972 yards via the running game in 8 outings. The Mountaineers rank 94th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 28.4 PPG.

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The Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Bearcats walked away with a loss by a score of 34-23 when they played the Colorado Buffaloes. The Bearcats finished the game with 351 yds while running 62 plays (5.7 yds per play). Cincinnati ended up running for 5.3 yards per tote, totaling 171 yards on 32 carries. Cincinnati surrendered 40 rushing attempts for 123 yds (3.1 yds per rush). The Bearcats pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 80.6%, surrendering 323 yds on 25 out of 31 passing.

The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 438.9 yards per outing, which ranks them 29th in D-1. The Cincinnati offense has totaled 336 yds of penalties on 40 infractions, which is 113th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They are averaging 172.3 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,378 yards for this season. They have thrown 4 interceptions while conceding 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 182 first downs. In relation to this team's ability to score points, the Bearcats sit 65th in college football averaging 29.1 points per game. During the season thus far, the Bearcats have a total of 2,133 yards through the air not to mention holding an average of 266.6 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 29th in D-1.

Cincinnati has yielded a total of 1,303 yards rushing (162.9 yards/game) in addition to 6 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have conceded 12 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 240.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 101st in college football. Their defense has totaled 8 fumbles and 3 interceptions this season. The Bearcats defense has participated in 520 plays, which has them sitting 29th in D-1. The Bearcats are surrendering 21.1 PPG, which has them sitting 34th in D-1. Overall, they have relinquished 169 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bearcats -4.0

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