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Cincinnati Looks to Become Bowl Eligible Against Kansas State in Big 12 Road Game; Favored to Cover Spread by 8.5 Points

Cincinnati will be facing off against Kansas State in a Big 12 Conference road game, with the Bearcats looking to become bowl eligible with a 5-5 record. Kansas State, currently 7-3, is favored to win by a spread of -8.5 after losing two consecutive games. Kick-off is set for 7 P.M. EST, and fans can read below for a preview and prediction of the outcome between the two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bearcats +250 | Wildcats -300
• Spread: Bearcats +8.5 (-110) | Wildcats -8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 53 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 75%.

Cincinnati vs Kansas St. Stats

Cincinnati Bearcats

Cincinnati's football team is currently 5-5 overall and 3-4 in Big 12 Conference play. They have lost three straight games and are struggling to gain bowl eligibility. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has thrown for 2,453 yards and completed 65.5% of his passes, while leading the team with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Corey Kiner is the top running back with 903 rushing yards and three touchdowns. On defense, Jared Bartlett leads the team with 55 tackles and 7.5 sacks. Cincinnati is averaging 27.4 points per game on offense and allowing 23.4 points per game on defense. They are 4-5-1 against the spread this season and the under has hit in most of their games. With a power ranking of 70, Cincinnati is ranked 63 in offense and 45 in defense this season.

Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis

Kansas State currently holds a 7-3 overall record this season, with a 4-3 standing in Big 12 Conference play. Despite recent losses to Houston and Arizona State, they continue to strive towards improvement. In their latest game against Arizona State, Kansas State fell behind 21-0 at halftime, ultimately losing 24-14. Quarterback Avery Johnson led with 258 passing yards and two interceptions, while DJ Giddens rushed for 133 yards. On defense, Austin Romaine tops the team with 71 tackles, Brendan Mott with eight sacks, and Marques Sigle with three interceptions. The Wildcats rank 54th in points scored per game, with a strong rushing attack averaging 202.9 yards. Defensively, they are ranked 41st in points allowed and have the ninth best rush defense. Kansas State is 3-7 against the spread this season and has a power ranking of 34. In their upcoming game against Cincinnati, history shows that Cincinnati has a slight advantage.

Cincinnati favored to cover spread against Kansas State in upcoming game

The current point spread for the Cincinnati vs. Kansas State game appears disproportionate to the current status of both teams. Despite the Bearcats losing three consecutive games, they have demonstrated competitiveness against strong opponents and possess a solid defense ranking 48th in scoring. When playing on the road, Cincinnati has a record of 2-2-1 against the spread. Conversely, Kansas State has struggled with a 2-3 record against the spread at home and a 0-4 record when favored by 8.5 points or more. Given Kansas State's tendency to underperform against weaker teams, it is likely that Cincinnati will secure a victory on Saturday night and achieve eligibility for a bowl game. Therefore, it is advised to place a wager on Cincinnati covering the spread.

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