Pittsburgh Panthers vs Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Panthers and Cincinnati Bearcats, former Big East rivals, will meet again for the first time since 2013. Cincinnati won last season's matchup and is favored to
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Panthers and Cincinnati Bearcats, former Big East rivals, will meet again for the first time since 2013. Cincinnati won last season's matchup and is favored to win this year's game, with the spread opening at -1.5 and now at Cincinnati -2. The Bearcats have won the last three meetings and will look to continue their success at home on September 7th at Nippert Stadium.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Panthers +105 | Bearcats -125
Spread: Panthers +2 (-110) | Bearcats -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 62.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.
Pittsburgh Panthers
The Pitt Panthers had a tough season in 2023, going 3-9 after a successful 9-4 season the year before. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is looking to bounce back and made changes, including bringing in a new Offensive Coordinator, Kade Bell. In their first game of the season, the Panthers showed impressive offensive performance, defeating Kent State 55-24 and covering the spread. Freshman QB Eli Holstein had a standout game, throwing for 336 yards and 3 touchdowns. RB Desmond Reid and WR Kenny Johnson also had standout performances. The defense, with new personnel, held Kent State to minimal yardage, showing promise for the season ahead. Currently, Pitt is ranked 87th with a strong offense and defense performance, and are 1-0 this season.