Cincinnati Bearcats and Baylor Bears Battle for Victory this Saturday
5 despite suffering a 20-point loss last week against Iowa State. Meanwhile, the Baylor Bears are coming off a bye and a 39-14 loss to Texas Tech two weeks ago, covering the
Game outlook
5 despite suffering a 20-point loss last week against Iowa State. Meanwhile, the Baylor Bears are coming off a bye and a 39-14 loss to Texas Tech two weeks ago, covering the 2.5-point spread. On Saturday, the two will meet for the first time ever now that Baylor is a FBS member.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/21/2023 @ 12:00pm EST
Where: Nippert Stadium Stadium Bears vs Bearcats Betting Odds Moneyline: Bears +127 | Bearcats -150
Spread: Bears +3 (-110) | Bearcats -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 60%.
Baylor Bears
Baylor had a bye last week, giving them two weeks to prepare for this contest. Prior to this, the Bears were flattened by Texas Tech at home in their previous game, dropping them to a 2-4 overall record and 1-2 in the Big 12. Against Texas Tech, Baylor was outgained 366-341 in total offense, gave up 19 first downs while recording 17 and was edged 30:04 to 29:56 in time of possession. With a power ranking of 101, Baylor's offense is ranked 109 nationally, scoring an average of 21.67 points per game. The defense is ranked 99th, allowing an average of 30.17 points per game on average, and the team is 2-4 (1-4-1 ATS) this season. Blake Shapen is 64 of 103 passing for 920 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions this season. Richard Reese leads the team on the ground with 49 carries for 229 yards and two scores. Monaray Baldwin (404 yards, two TD) and Hal Presley (222 yards) each lead the team in receptions with 17. Isaiah Hankins is nine of nine on extra point attempts and 11 of 14 on field goal attempts with a long of 53 this year.