BYU vs. Cincinnati Prediction: Points Galore In This Big-12 Matchup

BYU vs. Cincinnati Prediction: Points Galore In This Big-12 Matchup

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The BYU Cougars will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in this week's college football action. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game will be broadcast live on FOX. Here's everything you need to know about BYU vs. Cincinnati odds, the latest college football spreads, college football over/unders and more.

The BYU Cougars opened as a -2.5 point favorite over Cincinnati. The total is set at over/under 54.5 total points scored by both teams combined.

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BYU vs. Cincinnati Prediction

The Cincinnati defense has trended downward over the past eight quarters of play, allowing 75 points and at least 475 yards per contest.

The biggest question is its ability to stop a BYU offense that mauls teams in standard downs with Bachmeier and Martin on the ground.

Considering the Bearcats' defensive struggles with inside zone read, there's an expectation that BYU will create multiple scoring opportunities.

Cincinnati sits outside the top 110 in Defensive Line Yards and Stuff Rate, which will be a big negative against the Cougars' ground attack.

The Bearcats had been feasting on Big 12 defenses until the injuries to Pryor and Goodie. Both players are expected to return to an offense that ranks fourth nationally in offensive momentum killer.

The Bearcats have been even better in scoring position, averaging 4.9 points on 61 possessions that crossed the opponent's 40-yard line.

BYU has been exploited on the ground by teams using inside zone, a primary run concept used by Cincinnati.

Cincinnati does run one of the faster offenses in FBS, averaging 24.5 seconds per play. With the Bearcats getting two explosive playmakers back on offense and BYU facing a softer rush defense, scoring opportunities should be abundant.

Although there are no Pryor rushing props in the market as of writing, he should get over his posted total considering the Cougars' poor zone-read defense.

BYU vs. Cincinnati Prediction: Over 54

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What Time is the BYU vs. Cincinnati Game?

The Bearcats will take on the Cougars at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 22nd.

Where is the BYU vs. Cincinnati Game Being Played?

This game is going to be played at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How Can I Watch The BYU vs. Cincinnati Game?

You can watch BYU vs. Cincinnati on FOX.

Can BYU Beat The Cincinnati Bearcats?

Absolutely! BYU is a slight favorite in this game. Anything can happen in college football!