Cincinnati (0-0) vs Towson (0-0)
Game Info: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:30 pm (Nippert Stadium)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati -31.5 / Towson +31.5 --- Over/Under: 51.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article we will formulate a Towson vs Cincinnati prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, August 31st at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this non-conference matchup.
Towson Tigers Betting Preview
The Towson Tigers went 5-6 (4-4) last season and they finished tied for sixth in the CAA standings. Towson opened the 2023 season with a 38-6 loss against Maryland, which was followed up by a 42-23 loss against Monmouth, but the defense did improve after that. Towson alternated wins and losses in their last 10 games of the season, but two of their five losses were by seven points or fewer.
Towson does return Nathan Kent, who was the leading passer last season, but it sounds like there is a quarterback battle going on for who will start. Devin Matthews was the leading rusher last season, while Carter Runyon was the leading receiver, and both players are returning.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats went 3-9 (1-8) last year and they finished dead last in the Big 12 standings. Cincinnati started the 2023 season with a 2-0 record, which included a win on the road against Pittsburgh, but they lost nine of the last ten games. Cincinnati did pick up a win against Houston and they nearly beat Baylor and UCF, but it was definitely not the season they were looking for in the Big 12.
Cincinnati did have a solid rushing attack last season and they return their leading rusher, but their passing attack needs to be better. The Bearcats will have a new quarterback this season and they should have an above average offensive line. Cincinnati’s defense needs to be much improved after a very bad 2023 season and they grabbed a few players from the transfer portal to help.
Why Cincinnati will cover
- Cincinnati has won 11 of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at Nippert Stadium.
- Cincinnati has covered the spread in five of its last six home openers as a favorite.
Why Towson will cover
- Cincinnati has lost each of its last six home games.
- Cincinnati has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Cincinnati's last four games against non-conference opponents at Nippert Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati has won the Big 12 Championship in two of the last four seasons.
Towson vs Cincinnati Prediction
Cincinnati had a disastrous 2023 season, but they come into this game as a huge favorite to win. The Bearcats will have the home field advantage and they will look to beat up on a FCS team, like they did last year when they beat Eastern Kentucky by a score of 66-13 in the opener. Cincinnati should be able to run the ball at will and they will control the line of scrimmage, but I do think Towson will have a few scoring drives against a below average Cincinnati defense. Take the over here.
David’s Pick Over 51.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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